NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Heartland Cyclone Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Heartland Cyclone has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heartland dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Heartland Cyclone. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Heartland Cyclone owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Heartland Cyclone, describing incidents dated May 14, 2022 to June 17, 2023.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11528083 · Filed June 21, 2023
On two separate occasions I have had the door on the RV melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. The latch is NOT PRACTICAL OR SUFFICIENT. Many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. There’s no real visible warning except hot written…
ODI #11476007 · Filed July 26, 2022
Automatic Changeover RV LP Gas Regulator Leak.

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Transfer Switch Wires May Come Loose

NHTSA #21V849000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 2021 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,783 vehicles

Repair completion: 23.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 16, 2021

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.

Safety consequence

Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Front Landing Legs may Buckle

NHTSA #20V521000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 28, 2020 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,409 vehicles

Repair completion: 39.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 9, 2020

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.

Safety consequence

If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 Heartland Cyclone. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Heartland Cyclone.

Structure; Unknown or Other; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11528083

Incident: June 17, 2023 · Filed: June 21, 2023

On two separate occasions I have had the door on the RV melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. The latch is NOT PRACTICAL OR SUFFICIENT. Many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. There’s no real visible warning except hot written on the vent in the same color. We are educated people who are aware of what the plug is for. It only took minutes for this to happen. I can’t imagine if we were not there and the door was left open what would have happened. If we were inside sleeping we would have no way out either. This is a poor design . I’m certain there is some kind of hinge that would stop it from lying flush with the back or stoppers that would bounce it back. I would appreciate it if you could review this matter. This is a FIRE HAZARD. I have also called and emailed the Heartland Company as well.

Equipment

ODI #11476007

Incident: May 14, 2022 · Filed: July 26, 2022

Automatic Changeover RV LP Gas Regulator Leak.

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