2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER

6 recalls — 1 complaints — 2 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
18V852000 Nov 30, 2018
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge, Milestone, Elk Ridge Express, Pioneer, Sundance, and Sundance XLT fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi... Read more
Consequence
If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.
847 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
18V819000 Nov 20, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler recreational trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Consequence
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.42.
53 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
18V760000 Oct 29, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer recreational trailers, model BH280. A flexible liquid propane (LP) hose was installed on the outside cooktop running into the firebox of the stove instead of a rigid metal tube supply line.
Consequence
Heat from the cooktop can damage the hose, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible LP hose inside the firebox with a rigid metal one, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.41.
368 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
18V634000 Sep 21, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Mallard, Pioneer, Sundance XLT, Wilderness, North Trail, Prowler and Trail Runner travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub t... Read more
Consequence
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.40.
622 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE Aug 29, 2019
Incident date: Feb 4, 2019
2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE DEFECTS NOTICED AFTER THE PURCHASE OF RV. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE THAT CAUSED MOLD AND ROTTED FLOORING AND VINYL THE AC HAD TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES, AND THE FAUCET HAD TO BE REPAI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER

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 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 (current) 6 1
2018 4 2 View
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