The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V318000·Announced 2016-05-18

Heartland Recalls 2016-2017 Trailers Due to Safety Chain Failure Risk

Heartland is recalling 2016-2017 Fair Field, Lakeview, and Resort trailers because safety chains may break if the main connection fails, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural defect where safety chains may fail, leading to trailer separation and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 Fair Field, Lakeview, and Resort trailers manufactured between September 28, 2015, and April 30, 2016. The recall involves 172 units.

The defect involves the trailer's safety chains. If the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer could break the safety chains. This failure would allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chains free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND LAKEVIEW, RESORT, FAIR FIELD
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
172

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • LAKEVIEW
  • RESORT
  • FAIR FIELD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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