2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
The 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN, potentially affecting up to 1,691 vehicles.
Recall 15V198000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,691 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Consequence: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR AXLE BRACKETS BROKE OFF OF FRAME CASING REAR AXLE TO MOVE AND BLOW TIRE ON THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE CONTACTED DEXTER AXLES AND LIPPERT AND ALSO HEARTLAND AND THEY ALL SAY IT'S NOT THERE PROBLEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE SLIDE OUT WAS MANUALLY RETRACTED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT PROTRUDED APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES OUTWARD. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE SLIDE OUT RETRACTED AND SECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLIDE OUT BOLTS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDE OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 900.
Safety Rating for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEARTLAND BIGHORN
- 2013 HEARTLAND BIGHORN — 10 complaints
- 2014 HEARTLAND BIGHORN — 1 complaint
- 2015 HEARTLAND BIGHORN (current)
- 2016 HEARTLAND BIGHORN — 1 complaint
- 2017 HEARTLAND BIGHORN — 0 complaints
- 2018 HEARTLAND BIGHORN — 1 complaint
Other HEARTLAND Models
- HEARTLAND CYCLONE — 96 total complaints
- HEARTLAND BIG HORN — 25 total complaints
- HEARTLAND MALLARD — 24 total complaints
- HEARTLAND SUNDANCE — 21 total complaints
- HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY — 19 total complaints
- HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR — 15 total complaints
- HEARTLAND LANDMARK — 12 total complaints
- HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 11 total complaints