2021 HEARTLAND CYCLONE

3 recalls — 3 complaints — 3 TSBs

22V018000 Jan 20, 2022
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cyclone, Fuel, Gravity, and Warrior vehicles equipped with certain Sailun tires, sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
Consequence
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696.
2,363 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
21V849000 Nov 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.
Consequence
Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
1,783 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
20V521000 Aug 28, 2020
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.
Consequence
If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
1,409 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 27, 2025
Autopilot (adaptive cruise control) will freak out and slam on the brakes when a motorcycle passes by splitting lanes. This is a serious safety issue as cars and motorcycles behind me may not be able to react in time and cause a rear end collision or into the wall or vehicles next to them. It is i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE Aug 26, 2021
Incident date: May 3, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone. The contact stated that the RV was parked at a campground charging station when the contact noticed there was dark grey smoke coming from inside of the RV under the bar area in the vehicle. The contact unplugged the main power from the vehicle and removed ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Aug 18, 2021
Incident date: Aug 18, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone travel trailer. The contact stated that the two axles that support the weight of the trailer were bent. The axles only supported 14,000 pounds however, the trailer weighs 15,320 pounds, which caused the axles to bend. The travel trailer was taken to an indep... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 HEARTLAND CYCLONE

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
350000 EQUIPMENT1
98.01.24 TSB Aug 31, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain 2021 Heartland Fuel, Torque, Sundance, Pioneer, Prowler travel trailers and 2021 Heartland Cyclone, Gravity, Fuel, Torque, Big Horn Traveler, Milestone, Elkridge fifth Wheels, an assembly error by our external vendor could cause
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

HEARTLAND CYCLONE — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 0 View
2024 1 1 View
2022 3 0 View
2021 (current) 3 3
2020 2 6 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 0 3 View
2017 1 5 View
2016 3 1 View
2015 3 5 View
2014 2 11 View
2013 3 5 View
2012 1 15 View
2011 3 6 View
2010 1 1 View
2009 1 9 View
2008 2 23 View
2007 2 2 View

Other HEARTLAND Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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
NORTH TRAIL 22 11 View