Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V201000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V201000 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc. Affecting model year 2016-2017 torque travel trailers, models t31 and t32, manufactured december 15, 2015, to march 16, 2016 Includes 33 affected units, Trailer Safety Chains not Equal to GVWR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 torque travel trailers, models t31 and t32, manufactured december 15, 2015, to march 16, 2016

Defect Summary

Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 torque travel trailers, models t31 and t32, manufactured december 15, 2015, to march 16, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer

Corrective Action

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at parts@heartlandrvs.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V201000
Report Received Date: 2016-04-08T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer safety chains not equal to gvwr
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 33

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 torque travel trailers, models t31 and t32, manufactured december 15, 2015, to march 16, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer
Consequence Summary: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at parts@heartlandrvs.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 45.45

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NHTSA ID: 16V201000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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