NHTSA Recall 16V566000: Exterior lighting and electrical system: wiring
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,585 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Heartland Elkridge.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V566000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | August 1, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Safety risk
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V566000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Elkridge | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Heartland Mallard | 2016, 2017 |
| Heartland Sundance | 2017 |
| Heartland Torque | 2017 |
| Heartland Wilderness | 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.