Heartland recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Heartland Trailer Mfg. (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 18' Carhauler dovetail trailers manufactured December 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have clearance lights that are not visible from the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
What could happen
Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install P2-rated beehive-style clearance lamps on the front and rear sides of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-573-471-6826.
Vehicles covered
- Heartland 18' Carhauler 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V423000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Heartland Trailer Mfg
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 22, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 70
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2015 to Apr 30, 2016
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.