Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V493000 Reported June 30, 2016

Rear clearance light is blocked by gate brace

Heartland Trailer Mfg · N/A · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V493000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Heartland Trailer Mfg
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
20
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 30, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Heartland trailer mfg. (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 revolution trailers manufactured september 1, 2015, to april 30, 2016. the affected trailers have a rear clearance light that is covered by a brace for the rear gate. 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."

Safety Consequence

A blocked clearance light may make the trailer less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gate brace, free of charge. the recall began on august 9, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service department at 1-573-471-6826.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Heartland Trailer Mfg dealer and reference recall ID 16V493000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V493000

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

What is recall 16V493000?

NHTSA recall 16V493000 was issued by Heartland Trailer Mfg on June 30, 2016. It addresses: Rear clearance light is blocked by gate brace. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Heartland Trailer Mfg dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V493000 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.