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2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN

2 recalls — 7 complaints — 2 TSBs

15V482000 Jul 30, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation inform... Read more
Consequence
An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
1,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
15V049000 Jan 30, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Heartland Big Country 3800FL vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to December 16, 2014 and 2015 Heartland Big Country 3900FLP vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to January 12, 2015, 2015 Heartland Big Hor... Read more
Consequence
Improper weight distribution across the axles may result in poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will move the axles rearward to help with weight distribution on the Big Horn, and 3800 FL Big Country, and will add a ballast to the pin box to improve handling the 3900 FLP Big Country, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2015. Owners may contact... Read more
131 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
WHEELS1
WHEELS Feb 20, 2021
Incident date: Jan 2, 2021
KEPT TAKING TIRES BACK BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T HOLD AIR. THEY FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE WHEEL. HAD IT WELDED PER DEALER SUGGESTION. WAS TRAVELING TO TX TO WINTER. HAD BRAND NEW TIRES ON RV. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL AND LUG NUTS JUST ROLLED OFF. WE HAD TO BE ESCO... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 15, 2019
Incident date: Jan 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V049000 (SUSPENSION) FAILED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, FOUR SHOCKS AND SPRINGS FAILED. WRATTEN TRAILER SALES (9209 ... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 7, 2017
Incident date: Jun 18, 2017
AN AXLE HANGER, WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN A RECALL, WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND BEGAN TO BREAK OFF OF THE FRAME. THIS OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN OHIO. IT WAS WELDED BACK INTO PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY. AGAIN, WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS IT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. I HAVE BE... Read more
EQUIPMENT Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 26, 2015
CPSC: 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN WHEEL: CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED A COOLING UNIT ON A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR THAT LEAKED SODIUM CHROMATE, THE COOLANT UNIT BLEW UP AS IT WAS BEING REMOVED. THREE OF THE TECHNICIANS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR EXPOSURE TO SODIUM... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 26, 2015
CPSC: 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN WHEEL: CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED A COOLING UNIT ON A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR THAT LEAKED SODIUM CHROMATE, THE COOLANT UNIT BLEW UP AS IT WAS BEING REMOVED. THREE OF THE TECHNICIANS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR EXPOSURE TO SODIUM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 5, 2015
Incident date: Jan 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN 3875FB RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOLDING TANK HEATER PAD BECAME OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE INTO THE GRAY WATER TANK. THE FAILURE CAUSED A WATER LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH THE HEATING TANK AND THE YETI PAD; HOWEVER, THE DEAL... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 5, 2015
Incident date: Jan 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN 3875FB RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOLDING TANK HEATER PAD BECAME OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE INTO THE GRAY WATER TANK. THE FAILURE CAUSED A WATER LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH THE HEATING TANK AND THE YETI PAD; HOWEVER, THE DEAL... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
No comms 2022-07 Aug 3, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2022 for Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC.
No comms 2022-11 Dec 2, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2022 for Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC.

HEARTLAND BIG HORN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND BIG HORN across all model years (2010–2016).

10 Total Recalls
25 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HEARTLAND BIG HORN — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 1 1 View
2015 (current) 2 7
2014 1 3 View
2013 1 3 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 3 1 View
2010 1 3 View
2009 0 4 View
2007 0 1 View
2006 0 2 View

Other HEARTLAND Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CYCLONE 37 96 View
SUNDANCE 34 21 View
ELKRIDGE 32 6 View
TRAIL RUNNER 29 11 View
PROWLER 28 2 View
TORQUE 25 3 View
ROAD WARRIOR 23 15 View
MALLARD 23 24 View