NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Heartland Big Country Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Heartland Big Country has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heartland dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Heartland Big Country. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Heartland Big Country owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Heartland Big Country, describing incidents dated August 1, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11102014 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY 3650RL EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC SAILUN TIRES, SIZE: 235/85/R16. AFTER DRIVING 70 MPH AND STOPPING AT A REST AREA, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DETERIORATED. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING…
Incorrect Tire Size Information/FMVSS 567
NHTSA #15V482000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported July 30, 2015 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,680 vehicles
Repair completion: 8.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Heartland campaign 99-01-23 · Owners notified September 29, 2015 · Vehicles built January 1, 2010 – July 23, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA #15V199000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2015 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 252 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Heartland campaign 99-01-21 · Owners notified April 16, 2015 · Vehicles built March 5, 2015 – March 19, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Heartland Big Country model years
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