NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Heartland Bighorn
The 2015 Heartland Bighorn has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Heartland dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA #15V198000Reported April 3, 2015 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Safety consequence
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
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.