Recall 16V493 affects 20 2016 Heartland Revolution trailers with a clearance light blocked by the gate brace. Repair is free at any franchised Heartland dealer.
Heartland is recalling 20 2016 Revolution trailers under recall 16V493 because a rear gate brace blocks the rear clearance light. A blocked light can make the trailer less visible to other drivers and increase crash risk; the Heartland dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear clearance light on a 2016 Heartland Revolution trailer marks the trailer's rear outline for other drivers. It is part of the exterior lighting system, separate from the brake lights and turn signals. Its job is simple: stay visible from behind so the trailer's size and rear position are clear.
On affected Revolution trailers, a brace for the rear gate covers that clearance light. The light itself is not the main problem. The gate brace sits in the light's path, so the lamp is blocked from doing the job required by the federal lighting standard. Heartland's correction uses a PC rated beehive LED light and moves the gate brace so the light is no longer covered.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a placement problem, so normal towing does not give you a new sound, smell, or handling change. The issue is visible when the rear gate brace blocks the rear clearance light.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Heartland Revolution | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 20 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A blocked clearance light can make the trailer harder for other drivers to see and increases the risk of a crash. Before towing, check that the clearance lights are visible and schedule the brace removal. Repair will be free at any franchised Heartland dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Heartland Revolution is included in this recall.
- Call Heartland customer service at 1-573-471-6826 to confirm the repair path for your trailer.
- Reference recall number 16V493 when you call or speak with a Heartland service contact.
- Ask where to take the trailer for the free gate-brace removal that uncovers the rear clearance light.
- Avoid towing the trailer in low visibility until the rear clearance light is no longer blocked.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Heartland technician removes the rear gate brace that covers the rear clearance light on the Revolution trailer. The work is aimed at restoring the light's visibility and bringing the trailer back into the required lighting configuration. The filing says Heartland began owner notification on August 9, 2016, and the dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN.
Timeline
| June 30, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| August 9, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V493?
Recall 16V493 covers 20 2016 Heartland Revolution trailers with a rear clearance light blocked by a rear gate brace. That lighting setup violates FMVSS 108 because the trailer is less visible to other drivers. Heartland dealers remove the gate brace for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Heartland Revolution is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V493. If it is, contact a Heartland dealer and ask for the rear gate brace removal. Reference recall 16V493 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Heartland dealers remove the rear gate brace free of charge under the recall remedy. The repair corrects the blocked rear clearance light condition described in recall 16V493. You can also call Heartland customer service at 1-573-471-6826.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility. A rear clearance light blocked by the gate brace makes the trailer harder for other drivers to see, which increases crash risk. The recall repair removes the brace so the rear clearance light can do its job.
What if I bought this Heartland Revolution used?
The recall still follows the trailer. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016 Heartland Revolution is included, even if you never received the original owner letter. If it is included, a Heartland dealer performs the recall repair for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V493000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 1-573-471-6826 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V493 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V493000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →