Every 2018 Heartland Sundance recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 21V428000
Apr 6, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
- Risk
- Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Full recall details for 21V428000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V525000
Dec 7, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.
- Risk
- Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.
Full recall details for 19V525000 →Tires · NHTSA 18V510000
Jul 31, 2018Tires
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers. These vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with Load Range C tires instead of Load Range D tires.
- Risk
- Overloading the tires may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the correct load rating, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.39.
Full recall details for 18V510000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V750000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Full recall details for 17V750000 →Suspension · NHTSA 17V564000
Sep 13, 2017Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, models ID221RB, ID241BH, ID273RL, ID281DB, ID283RB and ID291QB. The axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the braking ability or causing the brakes to temporarily lock up.
- Risk
- Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-206-7920 or by email at warranty@heartlandrvs.com. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35.
Full recall details for 17V564000 →
2018 Heartland Sundance complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Heartland Sundance. Heartland has issued at least 1 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
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What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Heartland Sundance. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“TRAVEL TRAILER HAS A SPECIFICATION STICKER THAT SPECIFIES LOAD RANGE D TIRES AND AN INSUFFICIENT, LOWER LOAD RANGE C TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FROM THE FACTORY. TIRE LABEL ON VEHICLE ALSO STATES TO INFLATE TIRES TO 65PSI AND A LOAD RANGE C TIRE CAN BE INFLATED TO 50PSI MAXIMUM.”
2018 HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT TTJul 9, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11110360
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