2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
The 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE, potentially affecting up to 14,768 vehicles.
Recall 19V525000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 5,598 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.
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.
View full details →Recall 16V566000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,585 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 that may short circuit and overheat.
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.
View full details →Recall 16V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 4,585 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 that may short circuit and overheat.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The auto leveling system caught fire. The RV was a total loss. The system was properly powered down at last use.
The auto leveling system caught fire. The RV was a total loss. The system was properly powered down at last use.
Safety Rating for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
- 2012 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 0 complaints
- 2013 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 0 complaints
- 2014 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 1 complaint
- 2015 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 1 complaint
- 2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 1 complaint
- 2017 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE (current)
- 2018 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 1 complaint
- 2019 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 0 complaints
- 2020 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 0 complaints
- 2021 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 0 complaints
- 2022 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE — 0 complaints
Other HEARTLAND Models
- HEARTLAND CYCLONE — 96 total complaints
- HEARTLAND BIGHORN — 30 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