The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V643000·Announced 2020-10-19

Heartland Recalls 2019-2020 Milestone Fifth-Wheel Trailers for Outrigger Defect

Heartland is recalling 2019-2020 Milestone fifth-wheel trailers because outriggers may bend from rear storage loading, 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 involves a structural vehicle defect (bending outriggers) that negatively affects handling and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Milestone fifth-wheel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the outriggers may bend due to loading within the rear storage area.

If the outriggers bend, it can negatively affect vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 4, 2020.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the frame free of charge. 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 MILESTONE
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
104

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)

  • MILESTONE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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