HEARTLAND 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
Brand
HEARTLAND
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE vehicles due to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer issues. In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing th.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Torque travel trailers, models T31 and T32, manufactured December 15, 2015, to March 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the A-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the travel trailer
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at parts@heartlandrvs.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026