How many recalls does the 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler have?

The 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler has an open recall?

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2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 70 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16V423000 2016-06-10 70 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

Without visible clearance lights, the trailer is at an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-573-471-6826.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Heartland 18' Carhauler as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.