NHTSA recall 16V423000
Exterior Lighting · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Heartland trailer mfg. (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 18' Carhauler dovetail trailers manufactured December 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected trailers have clearance lights that are not visible from the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc.…
Why it matters: Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V423000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.