2013 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs
13V181000 May 7, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation se... Read more
Consequence
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jul 16, 2015
Incident date: Jun 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH,THE AWNING MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE AWNING TO UNFOLD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO REMEDY WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPA... Read more
TIRES
Jun 20, 2014
Incident date: Jun 11, 2014
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON I-95 IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON MY 2013 SUNDANCE 5TH WHEEL CAME APART AND TORE UP THE PANEL ABOVE THE TIRE . I WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE AND MAKE IT TO SAVANNA, GA. AND BOUGHT TWO NEW TIRES. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65MPH AND DID NOT HIT ANYTHING ON THE ROAD. TH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT
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 SUNDANCE XLT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT across all model years (2013–2016).
3
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths