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HighNHTSA·16V423000·Announced 2016-06-10

Heartland Recalls 2016 18' Carhauler Trailers for Invisible Clearance Lights

Heartland is recalling 2016 18' Carhauler trailers because rear clearance lights are not visible, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to non-compliant lighting) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Trailer Mfg. is recalling certain model year 2016 18' Carhauler dovetail trailers manufactured between December 1, 2015, and April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have clearance lights that are not visible from the rear, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash. Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install P2-rated beehive-style clearance lamps on the front and rear sides of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016.

Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-573-471-6826. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND 18' CARHAULER
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Trailer Mfg
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
70

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 (1)

  • 18' CARHAULER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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