Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V819000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V819000 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 cyclone travel trailers manufactured july 6, 2014, to september 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 road warrior and 2016 torque trailers manufactured july 18, 2014, to september 30, 2015 Includes 2,045 affected units, Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 cyclone travel trailers manufactured july 6, 2014, to september 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 road warrior and 2016 torque trailers manufactured july 18, 2014, to september 30, 2015
Defect Summary
Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 cyclone travel trailers manufactured july 6, 2014, to september 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 road warrior and 2016 torque trailers manufactured july 18, 2014, to september 30, 2015. the affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by christianson industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Corrective Action
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.