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2019 Heartland Pioneer Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Heartland Pioneer has 6 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 2019 Heartland Pioneer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Heartland Pioneer owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Heartland Pioneer, describing incidents dated February 4, 2019.

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Newest complaints

ODI #11245719 · Filed August 29, 2019
2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE DEFECTS NOTICED AFTER THE PURCHASE OF RV. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE THAT CAUSED MOLD AND ROTTED FLOORING AND VINYL THE AC HAD TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES, AND THE FAUCET HAD TO BE REPAIRED…

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Propane Regulator May Fail and Cause Fire

NHTSA #21V428000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2021 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 22,326 vehicles

Repair completion: 18.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 3, 2021

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Safety consequence

Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 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.

Improperly Installed A/C Electrical Connectors

NHTSA #19V525000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported July 12, 2019 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,598 vehicles

Repair completion: 20.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.47 · Owners notified September 5, 2019 · Vehicles built December 22, 2016 – July 9, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Safety consequence

Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.

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.

Reflectors may not be Installed/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #18V852000 · Visibility · NHTSA notice

Reported November 30, 2018 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 847 vehicles

Repair completion: 24.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.43 · Owners notified December 26, 2018 · Vehicles built April 2, 2018 – November 14, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge, Milestone, Elk Ridge Express, Pioneer, Sundance, and Sundance XLT fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.

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.

Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure

NHTSA #18V819000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported November 20, 2018 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 53 vehicles

Repair completion: 56.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.42 · Owners notified December 7, 2018 · Vehicles built September 20, 2018 – September 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler recreational trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

Safety consequence

If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.42.

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.

LP Hose for Outside Cooktop may Melt

NHTSA #18V760000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 29, 2018 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 368 vehicles

Repair completion: 29.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.41 · Owners notified November 16, 2018 · Vehicles built March 17, 2017 – October 10, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer recreational trailers, model BH280. A flexible liquid propane (LP) hose was installed on the outside cooktop running into the firebox of the stove instead of a rigid metal tube supply line.

Safety consequence

Heat from the cooktop can damage the hose, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible LP hose inside the firebox with a rigid metal one, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.41.

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.

Missing Bearing Races may cause Hub to Overheat

NHTSA #18V634000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 21, 2018 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 622 vehicles

Repair completion: 15.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.40 · Owners notified October 9, 2018 · Vehicles built July 16, 2018 – August 3, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Mallard, Pioneer, Sundance XLT, Wilderness, North Trail, Prowler and Trail Runner travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Safety consequence

The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.40.

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 2019 Heartland Pioneer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Heartland Pioneer.

Structure

ODI #11245719

Incident: February 4, 2019 · Filed: August 29, 2019

2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE DEFECTS NOTICED AFTER THE PURCHASE OF RV. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE THAT CAUSED MOLD AND ROTTED FLOORING AND VINYL THE AC HAD TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES, AND THE FAUCET HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE. THERE WAS PAINT SPLATTERED IN PLACES IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN AND THE VINYL AND WOOD WAS POORLY CUT. *JS

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