Vehicle recall 18V852000 · November 30, 2018
Heartland ELK Ridge Express, Elkridge and 3 more models
The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge, Milestone, Elk Ridge Express, Pioneer, Sundance, and Sundance XLT fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V852000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 30, 2018
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99.01.43
- Owner notification
- December 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 847
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heartland ELK Ridge Express (2019): 2019
- Heartland Elkridge (2019): 2019
- Heartland Milestone (2019): 2019
- Heartland Pioneer (2019): 2019
- Heartland Sundance (2019): 2019
Has your Heartland been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Heartland dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.