2013 HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO
3 recalls — 3 complaints — 2 TSBs
14V128000 Mar 18, 2014
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bighorn Silverado, 2014 Bighorn and 2013-2014 Cyclone, and Landmark fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, thro... Read more
Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-17. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store a... Read more
12V470000 Sep 25, 2012
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in conta... Read more
Consequence
A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
12V417000 Aug 28, 2012
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Consequence
If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
TIRES
Jun 4, 2016
Incident date: Jun 3, 2016
WE HAD A TIRE EXPLODE ON OUR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER AND WERE ONLY GOING 25MPH. ALL TIRES ARE CHECKED FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO EVERY TRIP AND MAX AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTED IF NEEDED. THE EXPLODING TIRE DAMAGED THE SIDE OF OUR TRAILER AND RIPPED OUT WIRING TO A SLIDE OUT. UPON REVIEW OF THE INTERNET AND RELATE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HEARTLAND BIGHORN TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER HEATHER TANK EXPLODED AND FLOODED THE KITCHEN AREA, DAMAGING THE FURNACE IN THE PROCESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE TRAILER ALSO DID N... Read more
TIRES
Oct 3, 2012
Incident date: Sep 29, 2012
HEARTLAND TRAILER BOUGHT JULY, 2012. LESS THAN 4000 MILES LATER ON SEPT. 29, RIGHT REAR POWER KING 235/85/R16 EXPLODED WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER.THE TIRES WERE NEW AND PROPERLY INFLATED. SHOULDN'T THESE TIRES BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED? *... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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 BIGHORN SILVERADO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO across all model years (2012–2013).
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Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (current) | 3 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | View |