Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V318000 Reported May 18, 2016

Trailer safety chains may fail

Q: What is recall 16V318000?

NHTSA recall 16V318000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on May 18, 2016. It addresses: Trailer safety chains may fail. The recall affects approximately 172 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 172 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V318000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

172

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 2016

Completion Rate

37.79

Defect Summary

Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2016-2017 trailers manufactured september 28, 2015, to april 30, 2016.

Safety Consequence

In the event that the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer could break the safety chains. This would allow the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chains, free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V318000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V318000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V318000?

NHTSA recall 16V318000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on May 18, 2016. It addresses: Trailer safety chains may fail. The recall affects approximately 172 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V318000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.