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Heartland Cyclone 2021 Tires Recall: Belt Separation Risk

Heartland is recalling 2021 Cyclone vehicles with specific Sailun tires due to potential belt separation causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must have tires inspected and replaced if needed.

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Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Cyclone RVs with specific Sailun tires because a manufacturing defect could cause belt separation, leading to loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Affected owners should have their tires inspected by dealers for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80458-heartland-cyclone-2021-tires-recall-belt-separation-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80458-heartland-cyclone-2021-tires-recall-belt-separation-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V018000

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“Heartland Cyclone 2021 Tires Recall: Belt Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80458-heartland-cyclone-2021-tires-recall-belt-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V018000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V018000).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Jan. 20, 2022, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cyclone, Fuel, Gravity, and Warrior vehicles due to tire belt separation risks. Dealers will inspect and replace the tires free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Heartland Cyclone, 2021-2022
  • Heartland Fuel, 2021-2022
  • Heartland Gravity, 2021-2022
  • Heartland Road Warrior, 2021-2022
  • Tires with Sailun DOT codes (sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16)

What to do

Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696.

The hazard

Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation. This separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Heartland Recreational Vehicles has issued 54 other recalls since July 5, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a May 9, 2025 notice for steps detaching on the Cyclone and a March 27, 2024 alert regarding LED circuit fire risks in 2023 Fifth Wheels. Other recent recalls of similar products include a July 16, 2026 Jeep Gladiator wheels recall and an Oct. 28, 2025 Jayco Granite Ridge motorhome tire label recall.

How to tell if you have this one

Check your vehicle's make, model, and year (2021-2022 Cyclone, Fuel, Gravity, or Warrior). Look for Sailun tires with sizes ST235/80R16 or ST235/85R16.

  • Brand
    Heartland
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Inspect Tires at Dealer

    Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes and replace the tires for free if needed.

  2. Contact Customer Service

    Call Heartland at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun at 1-844-281-9696 for assistance.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 46 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jan 20, 202212. Owner letters mailed: Mar 7, 202222022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Do I need to replace my tires immediately?

Dealers will inspect the tires and replace them for free if necessary, but there's no immediate need to replace them unless the inspection finds a problem.

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 22V018000 — Heartland Cyclone 2021 Tires Recall: Belt Separation Risk

Hello,

I own a Heartland Cyclone 2021 Tires Recall: Belt Separation Risk that is covered by recall 22V018000 from Heartland.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696.

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.

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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V018000 (January 20, 2022)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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