2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
The 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL has received a total of 3 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 problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Seats (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL, potentially affecting up to 252 vehicles.
Recall 15V199000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH A 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL TRAILER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE KITCHEN. THE CONTACT PERFORMED AN UNKNOWN REPAIR INDEPENDENTLY ON THE SEAT. IN ADDITION, THE TRAILER WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE FURNISH, WHICH PREVENTED HEAT FROM BEING PRODUCED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE ON THE MEMORY BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED A LEAK WAS COMING FORM THE SEWAGE TANK. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT PROVIDED NO RESPONSE. THE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH A 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL TRAILER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE KITCHEN. THE CONTACT PERFORMED AN UNKNOWN REPAIR INDEPENDENTLY ON THE SEAT. IN ADDITION, THE TRAILER WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE FURNISH, WHICH PREVENTED HEAT FROM BEING PRODUCED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE ON THE MEMORY BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED A LEAK WAS COMING FORM THE SEWAGE TANK. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT PROVIDED NO RESPONSE. THE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH A 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL TRAILER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE KITCHEN. THE CONTACT PERFORMED AN UNKNOWN REPAIR INDEPENDENTLY ON THE SEAT. IN ADDITION, THE TRAILER WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE FURNISH, WHICH PREVENTED HEAT FROM BEING PRODUCED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE ON THE MEMORY BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED A LEAK WAS COMING FORM THE SEWAGE TANK. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT PROVIDED NO RESPONSE. THE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL
- 2011 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 1 complaint
- 2012 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 0 complaints
- 2013 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 0 complaints
- 2014 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 1 complaint
- 2016 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL (current)
- 2017 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 0 complaints
- 2019 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 0 complaints
- 2020 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 0 complaints
- 2021 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL — 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