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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V819000
Report Received Date: 2016-11-14T00:00:00
Subject: Aluminum ladder hinge may separate
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,045

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99-01-28
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 20.68

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NHTSA ID: 16V819000
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