Recall 16V819000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2015-2016 HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,045 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V819000 |
| Manufacturer | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,045 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for HEARTLAND
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V675000 | 2026 HEARTLAND BIGHORN | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 53 | |
| 25V304000 | 2025 HEARTLAND CYCLONE | STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER | 130 | |
| 24V605000 | 2025 HEARTLAND TORQUE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR | 9 | |
| 24V315000 | 2024 HEARTLAND EDDIE BAUER | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 16 | |
| 24V236000 | 2023 HEARTLAND PROWLER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 10,038 | |
| 24V018000 | 2024 HEARTLAND CORTERRA | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 6 | |
| 23V278000 | 2023 HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 100 | |
| 22V591000 | 2022 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5,446 | |
| 22V432000 | 2022 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 12,285 | |
| 22V294000 | 2022 HEARTLAND FUEL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 26 |