Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 11, 2021
Heartland Cyclone 2020 Recalls: Loose Wires Risk Fire
Heartland is recalling 2020-2021 Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler trailers due to loose transfer switch wires that could cause electrical arcing and fire.
Heartland is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler trailers because loose transfer switch wires may cause electrical arcing and fire. This recall affects owners who received a notification letter by December 16, 2021. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79601-heartland-cyclone-2020-recalls-loose-wires-risk-fire.
“Heartland Cyclone 2020 Recalls: Loose Wires Risk Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79601-heartland-cyclone-2020-recalls-loose-wires-risk-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #21V849000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V849000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on January 11, 2021, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior toy haulers due to loose wires that can cause electrical arcing and increase the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Cyclone, 2020-2021
Heartland Road Warrior, 2019-2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
The hazard
Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.
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 for steps that may detach and a March 27, 2024 recall for LED circuit fire risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Keystone Montana RV recall dated March 18, 2026, a Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer recall dated October 16, 2026, and a Forest River Cherokee recall dated January 23, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer was manufactured between 2019 and 2021 for the Road Warrior Toy Hauler or 2020 and 2021 for the Cyclone model. The recall was notified to owners by December 16, 2021.
Brand
Heartland
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the transfer switch wire securement lugs.
Have Dealer Inspect Wires
Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs for free as part of the recall.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 11 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 21V849000 — Heartland Cyclone 2020 Recalls: Loose Wires Risk Fire
Hello,
I own a Heartland Cyclone 2020 Recalls: Loose Wires Risk Fire that is covered by recall 21V849000 from Heartland.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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