NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Heartland 18' CARHAULER Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Heartland 18' CARHAULER has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heartland dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Heartland 18' CARHAULER. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #16V423000

Reported June 10, 2016 · Heartland Trailer Mfg

Potentially affected: 70 vehicles

Defect description

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

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