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2011 Heartland North Country Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Heartland North Country has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2011 Heartland North Country. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Heartland North Country owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland North Country, describing incidents dated May 26, 2011 to October 15, 2011.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10442411 · Filed January 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V335000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HAD NOT GIVEN PERMISSION TO THE DEALER TO PERFORM…
ODI #10435709 · Filed November 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NORTH COUNTRY TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FLOORS WERE UNEVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FRAME…
ODI #10405289 · Filed June 6, 2011
THIS ISSUE IS RELATED TO THE NORTH COUNTRY 30 BHS BY HEARTHLAND TRAVEL TRAILER. THE 30 AMP POWER CORD COMES OUT OF THE COACH RIGHT ABOVE THE FURNACE FLUE WHICH GETS VERY HOT. WHILE CAMPING WE HAD IT PLUGGED IN AND THE FURNACE RUNNING. THE FLUE MELTED THE POWER CORD ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE WIRES IN A…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V750000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 19,615 vehicles

Repair completion: 2.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018 · Vehicles built January 6, 2010 – March 17, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

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.

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 15, 2009 – March 14, 2011 (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.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

NHTSA #11V335000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Furnace · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2011 · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 142 vehicles

Heartland campaign 99-01-08 · Owners notified August 22, 2011 · Vehicles built December 9, 2009 – March 16, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NORTH COUNTRY 30BHS AND 32BHDD TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE CORD FOR HOOKING INTO AN EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DRAPE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE FURNACE EXHAUST.

Safety consequence

THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE MANUFACTURER IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.

Notes

HEARTLAND SAFETY RECALL NO. 99-01-08.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

LIQUID PROPANE PIPE

NHTSA #11V159000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported March 8, 2011 · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 589 vehicles

Owners notified March 15, 2011 · Vehicles built October 20, 2009 – September 7, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 NORTH TRAIL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SUSPENSION CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LP PIPE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME UNDER THE TRAILER ABOVE THE EQUALIZER ARM. CONTINUED CONTACT COULD CAUSE A LEAK TO DEVELOP.

Safety consequence

THIS OCCURRENCE COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

TREDIT STEEL WHEELS

NHTSA #10V607000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported December 1, 2010 · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 527 vehicles

Heartland campaign 99-01-06 · Owners notified December 15, 2010 · Vehicles built October 15, 2010 – October 15, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 15"X6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIGN STEEL WHEELS WITH A SIX HOLE BOLT PATTERN. SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE CENTER PLATE DUE TO IMPROPER PLATE ALIGNMENT.

Safety consequence

THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

HEARTLAND WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 877-262-8032.

Notes

HEARTLAND SAFETY RECALL NO. 99-01-06.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

RANGE/OVEN COMBO/GAS SUPPLY LINE/POSSIBLE FIRE

NHTSA #10V493000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 2010 · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 198 vehicles

Heartland campaign 99-01-05 · Owners notified November 22, 2010 · Vehicles built July 14, 2010 – September 14, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NORTH COUNTRY TRAVEL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.

Safety consequence

A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

HEARTLAND IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.

Notes

HEARTLAND SAFETY RECALL NO. 99-01-05.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL

NHTSA #10V124000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2010 · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,354 vehicles

Heartland campaign 99-01-02 · Owners notified May 14, 2010

Defect description

HEARTLAND HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A NONCOMPLIANCE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 TRAIL RUNNER AND NORTH COUNTRY TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) INFORMATION. THE LABEL STATES THE GAWR FOR EACH AXLE TO BE 5,200 LBS WHEN THE ACTUAL GAWR IS 5,080 LBS.

Safety consequence

TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND WARRANTY/SERVICE DEPARTMENT BY EMAIL AT [email protected], OR BY PHONE AT 1-877-262-8032.

Notes

HEARTLAND'S RECALL NO. 99-01-02.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 Heartland North Country. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Heartland North Country.

Equipment

ODI #10442411

Incident: September 1, 2011 · Filed: January 4, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V335000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HAD NOT GIVEN PERMISSION TO THE DEALER TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO RELEASE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NON RESPONSIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Structure

ODI #10435709

Incident: October 15, 2011 · Filed: November 15, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NORTH COUNTRY TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FLOORS WERE UNEVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FRAME, BUT THEY WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #10405289

Incident: May 26, 2011 · Filed: June 6, 2011

THIS ISSUE IS RELATED TO THE NORTH COUNTRY 30 BHS BY HEARTHLAND TRAVEL TRAILER. THE 30 AMP POWER CORD COMES OUT OF THE COACH RIGHT ABOVE THE FURNACE FLUE WHICH GETS VERY HOT. WHILE CAMPING WE HAD IT PLUGGED IN AND THE FURNACE RUNNING. THE FLUE MELTED THE POWER CORD ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE WIRES IN A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. JUST BY CHANCE WE WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK SOMETHING AND NOTICED THE PROBLEM. CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT 4 OR 5 TRAVEL TRAILERS LEFT THE FACTORY THIS WAY AND THAT IT WASN'T RIGHT. WE UNPLUGGED THE UNIT AND DID A TEMPORARY FIX ON THE CORD. WE ARE CURRENTLY ATTEMPTING TO WORK WITH HEARTLAND ON A SOLUTION, BUT SO FAR AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE FIXES BEING RECOMMENDED. *TR

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