October 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V643000
Outriggers may Bend Affecting Handling
If the outriggers bend, it can negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V643
Manufacturer Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 104
Summary
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.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2020. 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.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
HEARTLAND | MILESTONE | 2019-2020 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V643-1821.pdf 244.903KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V643-7842.PDF 214.344KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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- COUPLING INDICATOR. Built into this 5th wheel hitch is a 3-position indicator that shows the coupling status of the hitch and your trailer. It conveniently shows if the 5th wheel hitch is coupled, uncoupled or ready to tow
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