Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V819000 Reported November 14, 2016

Aluminum ladder hinge may separate

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 2,045 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V819000
Manufacturer Campaign
99-01-28
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,045
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 14, 2016
Completion Rate
20.68

Defect Summary

Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 cyclone travel trailers manufactured july 6, 2014, to september 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 road warrior and 2016 torque trailers manufactured july 18, 2014, to september 30, 2015. the affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by christianson industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Safety Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.

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 Recreational Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V819000 or campaign 99-01-28.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V819000

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

What is recall 16V819000?

NHTSA recall 16V819000 was issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc on November 14, 2016. It addresses: Aluminum ladder hinge may separate. The recall affects approximately 2,045 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 16V819000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99-01-28. 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.