NHTSA Recall 16V566000
Filed by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2016-08-01. An estimated 4,585 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Risk
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.