2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
The 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS 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:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS, potentially affecting up to 1,680 vehicles.
Recall 15V482000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 1,680 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE FALLEN OFF OF MY BRAND NEW HEARTLAND WILDERNESS RV, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE WHILE IN TRANSIT ON THE HIGHWAY: SPARE TIRE COVER, HOLDING TANK DRAIN CAP, EXTERNAL PROPANE GAS QUICK CONNECT COUPLING, STABILIZER MOUNTING SCREWS, BUMPER END CAP, LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET, GATE VALVE T-HANDLE. THESE ITEMS FELL OFF OVER A PERIOD OF TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THE RV NEW IN APRIL OF 2014. WHETHER THIS IS DUE TO LACK OF DEALER PREPARATION(CAMPING WORLD OF ASHEVILLE, NC OR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS(HEARTLAND) I CAN NOT THEORIZE. IN MY OPINION THESE INCIDENTS PRESENT A DANGER NOT ONLY TO MYSELF BUT MY FELLOW TRAVELERS ON THE HIGHWAYS.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE FALLEN OFF OF MY BRAND NEW HEARTLAND WILDERNESS RV, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE WHILE IN TRANSIT ON THE HIGHWAY: SPARE TIRE COVER, HOLDING TANK DRAIN CAP, EXTERNAL PROPANE GAS QUICK CONNECT COUPLING, STABILIZER MOUNTING SCREWS, BUMPER END CAP, LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET, GATE VALVE T-HANDLE. THESE ITEMS FELL OFF OVER A PERIOD OF TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THE RV NEW IN APRIL OF 2014. WHETHER THIS IS DUE TO LACK OF DEALER PREPARATION(CAMPING WORLD OF ASHEVILLE, NC OR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS(HEARTLAND) I CAN NOT THEORIZE. IN MY OPINION THESE INCIDENTS PRESENT A DANGER NOT ONLY TO MYSELF BUT MY FELLOW TRAVELERS ON THE HIGHWAYS.
Safety Rating for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
- 2012 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 0 complaints
- 2013 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 0 complaints
- 2014 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS (current)
- 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 2 complaints
- 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 1 complaint
- 2018 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 0 complaints
- 2019 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 2 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