NHTSA recall 16V201000
Equipment, Trailer Hitches · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer
Why it matters: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Heartland Torque, 2017 Heartland Torque.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V201000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.