2013 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE

3 recalls — 3 complaints — 2 TSBs

15V482000 Jul 30, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation inform... Read more
Consequence
An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
1,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
13V186000 May 9, 2013
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers, model 322RES, manufactured September 13, 2012, through April 30, 2013. The axles are mounted too far forward on the frame which may cause improper trailer balance while towing.
Consequence
Improper trailer balance may lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, increasing the risk of a crash, property damage, and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners and the trailers will be returned to the factory where axles will be moved rearward, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers' Warranty/Service Department by email at "[email protected]," or by phone at ... Read more
55 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
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
890 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES2
WHEELS1
TIRES Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: Aug 31, 2014
TIRE FAILURE ON THREE POWER KING TOW MAX STR 235/80/R16 IN ONE DAY. TOWING 2013 HEARTLAND 3000 CK SUNDANCE @ LOVELOCK NEVADA, ONE TIRE BLEW AND DAMAGED SIDE PANEL DRIVERS SIDE, OTHER DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD A BUBBLE STARTING AND THIRD HAD BUBBLE. *TR
WHEELS Feb 12, 2014
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
WITH ONLY 7000 MILES ON TOW MAX TRAILER TIRES, ST235/80R-16/10 HIGHWAY BW, RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON FRONT AXLE SEPARATED WITH ALMOST ALL OF THE REMAINING TREAD GONE. NEW TIRE PUT ON - WE PAID $100 - REBATED $70 FROM TIRE COMPANY. ON 1/23/14, ONLY 3000 MILES LATER, NOTICED LEFT FRONT TIRE, SAME AXLE, SE... Read more
TIRES Aug 23, 2013
Incident date: Aug 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/16 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE

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 SUNDANCE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND SUNDANCE across all model years (2006–2024).

33 Total Recalls
21 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HEARTLAND SUNDANCE — 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 4 1 View
2021 1 0 View
2020 1 0 View
2019 3 2 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 3 0 View
2016 1 0 View
2015 1 2 View
2014 3 3 View
2013 (current) 3 3
2012 1 0 View
2011 3 4 View
2010 1 1 View
2009 0 1 View
2008 1 3 View
2007 1 1 View
2006 1 0 View

Other HEARTLAND Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CYCLONE 37 96 View
ELKRIDGE 32 6 View
TRAIL RUNNER 29 11 View
PROWLER 28 2 View
TORQUE 25 3 View
ROAD WARRIOR 23 15 View
MALLARD 23 24 View
NORTH TRAIL 22 11 View