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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2016-2017 trailers manufactured September 28, 2015, to April 30, 2016.
- Risk
- In the event that the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer could break the safety chains. This would allow the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chains, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2017 trailers built between September 28, 2015, and April 30, 2016, may have a structural problem at the main trailer connection. If that connection fails, the weight of the trailer could break the safety chains, allowing the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Heartland will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the safety chains free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. You can contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to ask about your trailer.
Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls, and have the safety chains inspected or replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Fair Field | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Heartland Lakeview | 20162017 |
| Heartland Resort | 20162017 |