NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Heartland Big Country
The 2016 Heartland Big Country has 2 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Heartland dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Heartland Big Country. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #15V482000Reported July 30, 2015 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
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.
Free 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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA #15V199000Reported April 3, 2015 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
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.
Free 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.