HEARTLAND CYCLONE 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V819000

Make Model Year
HEARTLAND CYCLONE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-02 2016-11-14 2016-11-14

Production Dates: 2014-07-06 - 2015-09-29

Manufacturers Involved: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-01-28

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2045

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.