NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT has 3 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 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT, describing incidents dated July 5, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11110360 · Filed
TRAVEL TRAILER HAS A SPECIFICATION STICKER THAT SPECIFIES LOAD RANGE D TIRES AND AN INSUFFICIENT, LOWER LOAD RANGE C TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FROM THE FACTORY. TIRE LABEL ON VEHICLE ALSO STATES TO INFLATE TIRES TO 65PSI AND A LOAD RANGE C TIRE CAN BE INFLATED TO 50PSI MAXIMUM. NO ACCIDENT…
Incorrect Load Range Tires Installed
NHTSA #18V510000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported July 31, 2018 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Heartland campaign 99.01.39 · Owners notified August 21, 2018 · Vehicles built December 1, 2017 – December 8, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers. These vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with Load Range C tires instead of Load Range D tires.
Safety consequence
Overloading the tires may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the correct load rating, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.39.
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.
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 September 30, 2015 – October 10, 2017 (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.
Axles Installed Incorrectly
NHTSA #17V564000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2017 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 134 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Heartland campaign 99.01.35 · Owners notified September 20, 2017 · Vehicles built April 5, 2017 – July 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, models ID221RB, ID241BH, ID273RL, ID281DB, ID283RB and ID291QB. The axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the braking ability or causing the brakes to temporarily lock up.
Safety consequence
Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-206-7920 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.35.
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.
Other Heartland Sundance XLT TT model years
Check your 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Heartland Sundance XLT TT at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Heartland VIN