NHTSA Recall 16V819000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V819000; Date: Nov. 14, 2016
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Heartland Cyclone; 2016 Heartland Cyclone; 2015 Heartland Road Warrior; 2016 Heartland Road Warrior; 2016 Heartland Torque
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Affected Units:: 2,045
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 2016
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