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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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.
Related recalls
Same brand · HEARTLAND
- Moderate
- SevereJayco Recalls 2027 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Auto Leveling Jack Defect
NHTSA · 2026-08-06
- Severe
- Severe
- HighHeartland Cyclone removable step brackets may loosen and detach
NHTSA · 2025-05-09
Same manufacturer · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
See all →- Severe
- Moderate
- SevereHeartland RV Cooktop LED Backlight Circuit Fire Risk Recall
NHTSA · 2024-03-27
- HighHeartland Recalls 2024 Corterra Fifth Wheels for Incorrect Tire Labels
NHTSA · 2024-01-17
- High
Same hazard · structural failure
See all →- High
- ModerateQuantum Ops Recalls ADAPTABLE Beach Chair Surgical Patient Positioners
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- SevereMedline Bariatric Rollator Recalled Due to Front Wheel Assembly Disconnect Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- SevereMedline Bariatric Rollator Recalled Due to Front Wheel Detachment Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- SeverePacearth Recalls Swing Seats Due to Serious Injury Risk from Falling
CPSC · 2026-10-08
Similar recalls
- Severe
- HighHeartland Recalls 2015-2016 Trailers Due to Ladder Hinge Defect
NHTSA · 2016-11-14
- HighHeartland Recalls 2017 Trailers With Incorrect Tire Pressure Labels
NHTSA · 2016-05-20
- SevereHeartland Landmark 365 Fifth Wheel Trailer Recall for Brake Line Wear
NHTSA · 2016-12-07
- Severe
- High