NHTSA Recall 18V852000
Filed by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. Component: Visibility. Reported 2018-11-30. An estimated 847 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge, Milestone, Elk Ridge Express, Pioneer, Sundance, and Sundance XLT fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.
Manufacturer campaign number: 99.01.43
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.