Defect Description For Recall
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc (Heartland) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Cyclone Travel Trailers Manufactured July 6, 2014, To September 29, 2015 And 2015-2016 Road Warrior And 2016 Torque Trailers Manufactured July 18, 2014, To September 30, 2015. The Affected Trailers Are Equipped With Aluminum Black Ladders Manufactured By Christianson Industries That Have Retractable Hinges, Each With A Welded ‘Top Hat’ That Can Separate From The Hinge.
Make Of Vehicle
HEARTLAND
Model Of Vehicle
TORQUE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V819000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Hinges Separate From The Ladder While In Use, The Ladder May Fall From The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Heartland Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Hinge Braces Over The Back Of The Existing Hinges, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 2, 2016. Owners May Contact Heartland Customer Service At 1-877-262-8032. Heartland’S Number For This Recall Is 99-01-28.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140718
End Of Manufacture
20150930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2045
Date Owners Notified
20161202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Date Report Received
20161114
Make Campaign Number
99-01-28