CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 Heartland 18' Carhauler dovetail trailers built between December 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016 have clearance lights that cannot be seen from the rear of the trailer. This means the trailer does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Without visible clearance lights, other drivers may not see the trailer's width and presence, which increases the risk of a crash, especially at night or in low visibility.
Heartland will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will install P2-rated beehive-style clearance lamps on the front and rear sides of the trailer at no cost. Owners can contact Heartland customer service at 1-573-471-6826, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland 18' Carhauler | 2016 |
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