2018 HEARTLAND PIONEER

4 recalls — 2 complaints — 4 TSBs

21V428000 Jun 4, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulat... Read more
Consequence
Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
22,326 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
19V525000 Jul 12, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical ... Read more
Consequence
Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.
5,598 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
17V690000 Nov 1, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Pioneer recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) manifold block may be mounted too close to the center shackle, allowing the shackle to hit the LP hose fitting and cause a propane leak.
Consequence
A leaking LP system can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will re-locate the manifold block further from the shackle area, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.37.
561 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
17V511000 Aug 18, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Pioneer recreational trailers, models RD210, BH270 and BH250. The liquid propane (LP) hose may not have been properly secured to the frame near the tire and, as a result, the tire may rub through the LP hose causing a leak.
Consequence
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the LP hose against the frame with a D-style hose clamp, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number... Read more
101 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 4, 2024
Incident date: Jun 30, 2023
Volvo updated their infotainment computer system and it is not functioning properly. A "hard reset" is required to make it work; included in the issues is heat and air; seat activation and entertainment functions. They do not have a date in which issues will be resolved. My vehicle has been to t... Read more
TIRES Jun 8, 2022
Incident date: Apr 15, 2021
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, at approximately 1415, I was traveling east on I-10 in Florida at approximately Mile Marker 130, when I felt my travel trailer start to sway, looked in my passengers side rear-view mirror and noticed tire pieces flying everywhere. I immediately slowed to a stop as I pul... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 HEARTLAND PIONEER

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
5SF-033018 Mar 30, 2018
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
It has been determined that the sidewall header for the slide room opening is insufficient to support the weight and could over time sag causing a gap in the slide room seal. This gap could allow water penetration.
5SF-032618 Mar 26, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dometic Furnace Limit Switch service bulletin on all Small & Medium Furnaces (AFS, AFM, DFS, DFM). Fiberglass sleeve over the exhaust tube to prevent wire from shorting and blowing protective fuse.
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 PIONEER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND PIONEER across all model years (2013–2024).

22 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HEARTLAND PIONEER — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 1 0 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 2 1 View
2021 1 0 View
2020 2 1 View
2019 6 1 View
2018 (current) 4 2
2017 1 1 View
2016 0 2 View
2015 1 0 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 1 0 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