HEARTLAND PIONEER 2020

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V084000 SAFETY RECALL
487 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2020
Safety Issue:

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020 Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer Fifth Wheel trailers. The smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom.

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, the smoke detector may not provide adequate warning for the occupants to be able to escape safely, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local HEARTLAND dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND
Notice Date: May 11, 2020
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2020
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V525000 SAFETY RECALL
5.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2019
Safety Issue:

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Potential Risk:
Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local HEARTLAND dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND
Mfg Campaign: 99.01.47
Notice Date: Sep 5, 2019
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2019

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Campaign: 11415976 Other
May 10, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HEARTLAND PIONEER RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY, AN ELECTRICAL WIRE SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RV TO FAIL TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE RV WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HEARTLAND PIONEER RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY, AN ELECTRICAL WIRE SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RV TO FAIL TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE RV WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HEARTLAND PIONEER RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY, AN ELECTRICAL WIRE SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RV TO FAIL TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE RV WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Manufacturer: HEARTLAND
Mfg Campaign: 11415976
Notice Date: May 10, 2021
Recall Date: May 10, 2021
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