2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
The 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Recalls for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE, potentially affecting up to 28,851 vehicles.
Recall 17V750000 — EQUIPMENT
| 19,615 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540,...
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 →Recall 16V201000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Torque travel trailers, models T31 and T32, manufactured December 15, 2015, to March 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the A-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the...
Consequence: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by...
View full details →Recall 16V201000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Torque travel trailers, models T31 and T32, manufactured December 15, 2015, to March 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the A-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the...
Consequence: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEARTLAND TORQUE
- 2012 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 0 complaints
- 2013 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 0 complaints
- 2014 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 0 complaints
- 2015 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 0 complaints
- 2016 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 0 complaints
- 2017 HEARTLAND TORQUE (current)
- 2018 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 3 complaints
- 2021 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 0 complaints
- 2022 HEARTLAND TORQUE — 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