2016 HEARTLAND 18 CARHAULER RECALL - #16V423000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Heartland Trailer Mfg. (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 18' Carhauler dovetail trailers manufactured December 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have clearance lights that are not visible from the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Vehicle |
2016 HEARTLAND 18 CARHAULER |
|
| Manufacturer |
Heartland Trailer Mfg |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2015 - 4/30/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Heartland Trailer Mfg |
| Owners Notified on |
7/22/2016 |
| # Affected |
70 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|
|
| Description |
Heartland Trailer Mfg. (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 18' Carhauler dovetail trailers manufactured December 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have clearance lights that are not visible from the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment." |
| Consequences |
Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install P2-rated beehive-style clearance lamps on the front and rear sides of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service 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. |
| See also |
|
|
|
|