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2019 Heartland Sundance Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Heartland Sundance has 3 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 2019 Heartland Sundance. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Heartland Sundance owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Heartland Sundance, describing incidents dated July 15, 2019 to September 1, 2020.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11453929 · Filed February 24, 2022
Please see attachment named "RV axle and frame issues for NHTSA" for detailed account of what happened. The answers to the specific questions are below. •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Dexter rear axle bent and Lippert Frame…
ODI #11231966 · Filed July 15, 2019
AFTER PURCHASE NOTICED PROPANE LINE MOUNTED UNDER FRAME EXPOSING LINE TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION.SHOULD BE IN FRAME

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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 February 7, 2017 – May 22, 2018 (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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Heartland Sundance. 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 2019 Heartland Sundance.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11453929

Incident: September 1, 2020 · Filed: February 24, 2022

Please see attachment named "RV axle and frame issues for NHTSA" for detailed account of what happened. The answers to the specific questions are below. •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Dexter rear axle bent and Lippert Frame cracked on the rear axle above the shackle points causing the tires to wear unevenly prematurely ending the tire life. •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The structural integrity of the camper is now compromised creating a potential to cause unwarranted catastrophic damage to myself and others. •Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes •Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, only our RV dealership and passed NYS inspection in October 2020 for the 2021 year before the major problems were known. •Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Uneven tire wear was the first noticeable symptom in late summer of 2020.

Structure

ODI #11231966

Incident: July 15, 2019 · Filed: July 15, 2019

AFTER PURCHASE NOTICED PROPANE LINE MOUNTED UNDER FRAME EXPOSING LINE TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION.SHOULD BE IN FRAME

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