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2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs

15V198000 Apr 3, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give wh... Read more
Consequence
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
1,691 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Aug 21, 2016
Incident date: May 16, 2016
REAR AXLE BRACKETS BROKE OFF OF FRAME CASING REAR AXLE TO MOVE AND BLOW TIRE ON THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE CONTACTED DEXTER AXLES AND LIPPERT AND ALSO HEARTLAND AND THEY ALL SAY IT'S NOT THERE PROBLEM
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 28, 2015
Incident date: Oct 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE SLIDE OUT WAS MANUALLY RETRACTED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT PRO... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN

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 BIGHORN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND BIGHORN across all model years (2005–2026).

18 Total Recalls
30 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HEARTLAND BIGHORN — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 0 View
2024 1 0 View
2023 3 3 View
2022 2 0 View
2021 0 1 View
2018 0 1 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 1 1 View
2015 (current) 1 2
2014 2 1 View
2013 1 10 View
2008 1 1 View
2007 2 7 View
2006 1 1 View
2005 1 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
MALLARD 23 24 View
ROAD WARRIOR 23 15 View