Heartland is recalling 2024-2025 Cyclone fifth wheels with removable steps that may detach while in use, risking injury. Owners should contact customer service for free bracket replacement.
“Heartland Cyclone 2024 Fifth Wheel Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81729-heartland-cyclone-2024-fifth-wheel-recall-steps-may-detach-causing. Based on NHTSA recall #25V304000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V304000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 9, 2025, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cyclone fifth wheels. The steps may detach while in use because mounting bolts can loosen, increasing the risk of injury.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Cyclone, 2024-2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
The hazard
The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach while in use. This defect increases the risk of injury. NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2024 Heartland Cyclone as of June 14, 2025.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC has had 54 other recalls since July 5, 2009. Other recent recalls include the March 27, 2024 LED circuit fire risk for 2023 Fifth Wheels and the April 19, 2023 incorrect tire size risk for 2023 Big Horn Fifth Wheels. Similar wheel-related recalls include the July 16, 2026 Jeep Gladiator wheels recall for loss of vehicle control and the May 14, 2026 Cadillac Escalade wheels recall for loose bolt risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024-2025 Heartland Cyclone fifth wheel has a removable step assembly. The recall started with owner notifications mailed June 19, 2025.
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 arrange free bracket replacement at a dealer.
Get Bracket Replaced
Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket for free to prevent steps from detaching.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 41 days 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 25V304000 — Heartland Cyclone 2024 Fifth Wheel Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury
Hello,
I own a Heartland Cyclone 2024 Fifth Wheel Recall: Steps May Detach Causing Injury that is covered by recall 25V304000 from Heartland.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. 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 19, 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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