The defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Milestone fifth-wheel trailers. The outriggers may bend due to loading within the rear storage area.
The risk
If the outriggers bend, it can negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the frame, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Milestone | 2019, 2020 |
Components: STRUCTURE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Milestone | 2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Heartland Milestone | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
Other structure recalls in 2020
46 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the structure; Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC filed 62 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020