2016 HEARTLAND CYCLONE RECALL - #16V819000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 HEARTLAND CYCLONE |
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| Manufacturer |
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/6/2014 - 9/29/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/14/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/2/2016 |
| # Affected |
2,045 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 HEARTLAND CYCLONE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2016 HEARTLAND CYCLONE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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