CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
- 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 2017 Heartland trailers built between February 29, 2016 and May 5, 2016 have certification labels that list incorrect tire pressure information. The labels do not meet federal certification requirements.
If tires are inflated based on the wrong pressure, they can become overloaded. This can cause poor handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Heartland will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the certification label free of charge. You can contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to see whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Mallard | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Heartland North Trail | 2017 |
| Heartland Wilderness | 2017 |