2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
The 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS, potentially affecting up to 9,788 vehicles.
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 16V332000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 618 vehicles affected
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120.
Safety Rating for the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 2 complaints
- 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 2 complaints
- 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS (current)
- 2018 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 0 complaints
- 2019 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 2 complaints
- 2020 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 0 complaints
- 2021 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS — 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