Recall 22V199 affects 26 2021-2022 Heartland North Trail trailers with incorrect GAWR labels. Replacement certification labels are free from franchised Heartland dealers.
Heartland is recalling 26 2021-2022 North Trail trailers because the Federal Certification Label lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating. That incorrect rating can lead owners to overload the trailer and increase crash risk; Heartland dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal VIN tag on a 2021-2022 Heartland North Trail trailer is the certification label that lists required weight information for the trailer. One of those items is the Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, which tells an owner and service shop how much weight each axle is rated to carry. The label is supposed to match the actual axle rating for that model.
On affected North Trail trailers, the axle rating was entered incorrectly in Heartland's model table. That wrong value was printed on the VIN tags, so the trailer label shows an incorrect GAWR. If an owner loads the trailer according to the incorrect label, the trailer can be overloaded even when it appears to be within the posted rating.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the printed rating, not a part that makes noise, leaks, or changes how the trailer feels before the weight limit is exceeded.
Who's affected?
Covers 2021 and 2022 North Trail trailers with the same federal VIN tag label issue.
| 2021 Heartland North Trail | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2022 Heartland North Trail | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 26 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the certification label lists the wrong carrying capacity, a 2021-2022 Heartland North Trail can be loaded beyond its safe limit. That overload increases the risk of a crash. Check the label before loading heavy gear, water, or cargo, and arrange the recall label replacement. Repair is free at any franchised Heartland dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Heartland North Trail is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Heartland dealer to request the free replacement certification label that corrects the Gross Axle Weight Rating.
- Reference recall number 22V199 when you call Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or the dealer.
- Avoid loading the trailer above the confirmed axle-weight rating until the corrected label is installed.
- Install the replacement certification label when it arrives, or ask the dealer to place it during service.
What happens at the repair
Heartland's dealer process is label replacement, not a mechanical repair. A Heartland dealer sends the corrected federal certification label to the owner free of charge. The new label corrects the Gross Axle Weight Rating information so the trailer is not guided by the wrong axle rating on the original label. Heartland's general reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses tied to this recall. Keep any prior label or certification related repair paperwork and ask Heartland customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 29, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 28, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 28, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 28, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V199?
Recall 22V199 covers 26 2021-2022 Heartland North Trail trailers with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the Federal Certification Label. The wrong label can allow the trailer to be overloaded, which increases crash risk. Heartland dealers will send replacement certification labels free of charge.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Heartland North Trail is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V199. If it is, contact a franchised Heartland dealer or Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to get the replacement certification label. The label is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Heartland dealers will send the replacement certification label free of charge. Reference recall 22V199 when you contact the dealer or Heartland customer service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer overloading. The Federal Certification Label lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating incorrectly, so an owner can load the trailer beyond the axle rating without realizing it. An overloaded trailer increases crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 22V199?
Heartland mailed owner notification letters on May 4, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN check is still the best way to confirm whether your specific North Trail is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V199000 |
|---|---|
| Heartland customer service | 1-877-262-8032 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V199 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V199000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →