2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE
1 recalls — 9 complaints — 2 TSBs
10V077000 Mar 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CYCLONE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE AC... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITH ONE THAT HAS THE CORRECT GAWR LISTED FOR EACH AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 13, 2021
Incident date: Oct 24, 2016
Upon removing the most rear tire on the driver side of my RV fifth wheel trailer, I discovered the 12-inch I-beam was cracked near the hanger bracket. The crack is 5.5 inches long. If the crack continues to lengthen without repair, there is the potential for catastrophic I-beam failure on the highwa... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HAS A 1' CRACK IN IT AND KEEPS LOOSING AIR
WHEELS:RIM
Aug 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 EQUIPPED WITH 16X6 SANHUA TTW INC RIMS, MODEL NUMBERS: 66084-6H AND 66082-8H (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIDDLE RIM AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BOTH CRACKED AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO DEFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS W... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Mar 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO REAR ALUMINUM WHEELS CRACKED CAUSING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO DECREASE AND AS A RESULT, THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FA... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2011
THIS IS THE THIRD FAILURE OF THE SAME MODEL RV TRAILER WHEEL IN 30 MONTHS. TWO FAILED IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. ALL THE WHEELS HAVE CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA OF THE WHEELS. THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN UNDER NORMAL USE FOR THE PAST 52 MONTHS DURING MORE THAN 20,000 MILES OF TRAVEL. THESE WHEELS WERE SOLD WITH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED ABNORMALLY AND DROPPED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICA... Read more
TIRES
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 2, 2012
DURING A ROUTINE STOP AT A TRUCK STOP, THE ONSITE COMPLEMENTARY TIRE INSPECTOR BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION A TIRE THAT WAS BALLOONED LIKE A DOUGHNUT. THIS IS FAILURE 1 OF 2. THIS WHEEL AND TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THE VEHICLE'S SPARE. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
TIRES
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 2, 2012
DURING TIRE REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE OF A (REPORTED) TIRE FAILURE THE SAME DAY (ODI 10465213), I REQUESTED THE TIRE MECHANIC TO REMOVE AND INSPECT THE OTHER MISSION BRAND TIRES. UPON REMOVAL, THIS TIRE HAD SIGNIFICANT BUBBLING INSIDE. THIS IS FAILURE 2 OF 2. THIS TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A ... Read more
TIRES
Feb 25, 2011
Incident date: Feb 24, 2011
I HAVE A YEAR AND A HALF OLD 5TH WHEEL WITH MISSION ST235/80R16 TIRES THAT HAS SIX TIRES ON IT. I HAD TWO SEPARATE BLOWOUTS IN ONE TRIP YESTERDAY. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE
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 CYCLONE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND CYCLONE across all model years (2007–2025).
33
Total Recalls
96
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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