Heartland is recalling 2020 Pioneer fifth wheel trailers due to smoke detector placement in bedrooms that may not warn occupants during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Heartland for free relocation or additional detector installation.
In the event of a fire, the smoke detector may not provide adequate warning for the occupants to be able to escape safely, increasing the risk of injury.
“Heartland 2020 Pioneer Recalls Smoke Detector Placement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79598-heartland-2020-pioneer-recalls-smoke-detector-placement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V084000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V084000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Feb. 13, 2020, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2020 Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer Fifth Wheel trailers due to smoke detector placement issues. Owners should contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 for a free remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Bighorn Traveler, 2020
Heartland Elkridge, 2020
Heartland Milestone, 2020
Heartland Pioneer, 2020
What to do
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
The hazard
In the event of a fire, the smoke detector may not provide adequate warning for the occupants to be able to escape safely, increasing the risk of injury. The smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC has 54 other recalls on record since July 5, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a May 9, 2025 recall of Heartland Cyclone 2024 Fifth Wheels for steps that may detach and a March 27, 2024 recall of Heartland 2023 Fifth Wheels for LED circuit fire risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include a March 18, 2026 Keystone Montana RV recall for fire risk from damaged wiring, a Nov. 10, 2025 Keystone Voltage Recreational Trailers recall for fire risk from incorrect fuel lines, and an Oct. 16, 2026 Alliance RV Trailer recall for fire risk from faulty power cord fuse.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Heartland Pioneer fifth wheel trailer has a smoke detector installed in the bedroom. The recall began May 11, 2020, and applies to specific model years.
Brand
Heartland
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland
Reach out to Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to arrange free relocation or additional smoke detector installation.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Heartland
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V084000 — Heartland 2020 Pioneer Recalls Smoke Detector Placement Risk
Hello,
I own a Heartland 2020 Pioneer Recalls Smoke Detector Placement Risk that is covered by recall 20V084000 from Heartland.
The official recall notice states: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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