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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Heartland Trailer Mfg. (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Revolution trailers manufactured September 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have a rear clearance light that is covered by a brace for the rear gate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A blocked clearance light may make the trailer less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gate brace, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland Customer Service Department 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
A gate brace on certain trailers built between September 2015 and April 2016 can cover the rear clearance light. This means the light may be hidden and the trailer does not meet federal lighting requirements.
A blocked clearance light can make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will remove the gate brace at no charge, and Heartland will notify affected owners. You can contact Heartland Customer Service at 1-573-471-6826, and you can check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Revolution | 2016 |
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