The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V493000·Announced 2016-06-30

Heartland Recalls 2015-2016 Revolution Trailers for Blocked Rear Clearance Light

Heartland is recalling 2015-2016 Revolution trailers because a rear gate brace blocks the rear clearance light, reducing visibility and 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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Trailer Mfg. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Revolution trailers manufactured between September 1, 2015, and April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have a rear clearance light that is covered by a brace for the rear gate. This design defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A blocked clearance light may make the trailer less visible to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 9, 2016.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gate brace free of charge. Owners may contact Heartland Customer Service Department at 1-573-471-6826 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND REVOLUTION
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Trailer Mfg
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
20

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)

  • REVOLUTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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