2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
The 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER, potentially affecting up to 23,411 vehicles.
Recall 21V428000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 22,326 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
View full details →Recall 17V689000 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
| 1,085 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.
Consequence: A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will clamp the wires out of the area of the spring hanger and shackle, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER.
Safety Rating for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5SF-032618 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dometic Furnace Limit Switch service bulletin on all Small & Medium Furnaces (AFS, AFM, DFS, DFM). Fiberglass sleeve over the exhaust tube to prevent wire from shorting and blowing protective fuse.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
- 2013 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 0 complaints
- 2014 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 0 complaints
- 2015 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 0 complaints
- 2016 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 0 complaints
- 2018 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER (current)
- 2019 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 4 complaints
- 2020 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 2 complaints
- 2021 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 0 complaints
- 2022 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 4 complaints
- 2023 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER — 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