2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs

16V566000 Aug 1, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper tha... Read more
Consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
4,585 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
15V199000 Apr 3, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts ... Read more
Consequence
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
252 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LI... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LI... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS

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 WILDERNESS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HEARTLAND WILDERNESS across all model years (2012–2021).

14 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 2 0 View
2020 2 0 View
2019 2 2 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 2 1 View
2016 (current) 2 2
2014 1 2 View
2013 1 0 View
2012 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
ROAD WARRIOR 23 15 View
MALLARD 23 24 View