2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment safety and electrical system defects based on recall data. There are no direct owner complaints recorded at this time.
The recalls involve various components affecting vehicle safety and electrical systems. They cover defects in expanding room bolts, tire labels, electrical connectors, and lighting that could cause fire hazards or safety risks on the road.
- Expanding room bolts. The bolts attaching the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail, allowing the room to extend unexpectedly while driving, increasing crash risk (NHTSA recall 15V199000, 252 vehicles affected).
- Tire certification labels. Labels may contain inaccurate tire size or inflation data, risking incorrect tire inflation and possible tire failure or crash (NHTSA recall 15V482000, 1,680 vehicles affected).
- A/C electrical connector. Improper installation can cause increased electrical resistance and overheating, raising fire risk (NHTSA recall 19V525000, 5,598 vehicles affected).
- Front cap LED light. The LED light may short circuit and overheat, increasing fire risk. The light is replaced with one having built-in voltage protection (NHTSA recall 16V566000, 4,585 vehicles affected).
Owners facing repeated mechanical failures, unresolved recalls, or safety defects in Heartland ELKRIDGE vehicles may want to review their options under state lemon laws. These laws offer protections for consumers in cases of persistent, unaddressed vehicle defects posing safety concerns.
2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
12115
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
5598 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
4585 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
1680 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
2016 HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE
252 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.