Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 RecallsThese 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
Safety Issue:
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2016
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Safety Issue:
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 99-01-21
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2015
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsHeartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mfg Campaign: 10933832
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2016
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mfg Campaign: 10933832
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2016
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