Heartland Recreational Vehicles – Trailer Safety Chains may Fail

Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain 2016-2017 trailers manufactured September 28, 2015, to April 30, 2016.


Report Received Date 05/18/2016
NHTSA ID 16V318000
Consequence Summary 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.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 172
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V318000)