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2022 Heartland Trail Runner Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Heartland Trail Runner 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 2022 Heartland Trail Runner. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Heartland Trail Runner owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Heartland Trail Runner, describing incidents dated January 26, 2023 to May 21, 2023.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11523095 · Filed May 21, 2023
In January 2023 the 26th breaker panel sparked and started smoking no breakers flipped and at 3am my roommate who works nights started pulling anything that could produce power or consume it. After almost two weeks of fighting manufacturer we were sent a converter and a licensed technician installed…
ODI #11505071 · Filed February 1, 2023
Converter overheated or failed to work as intended resulting in smoke leading up to an electrical fire. Component was in a small space with no adequate air flow and breaker’s remained in place not flipping as they should have to stop power from flowing. There were no warning signs as we were all…

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Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

NHTSA #22V591000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 8, 2022 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,446 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 8, 2022

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Safety consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. 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.

Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

NHTSA #22V432000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported June 17, 2022 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 12,285 vehicles

Repair completion: 50.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.67 · Owners notified June 29, 2022

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Gravity, Sundance, Big Country, Big Horn, Big Horn Traveler, Elkridge, Fuel, North Trail, Landmark, Lithium, Milestone, Torque, Trail Runner, Pioneer, Prowler, and Road Warrior travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Safety consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.67.

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

Loose Wiring May Cause Fire

NHTSA #22V170000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 21, 2022 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 129 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 27, 2022

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.

Safety consequence

Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2022. 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Heartland Trail Runner. 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 2022 Heartland Trail Runner.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11523095

Fire

Incident: May 21, 2023 · Filed: May 21, 2023

In January 2023 the 26th breaker panel sparked and started smoking no breakers flipped and at 3am my roommate who works nights started pulling anything that could produce power or consume it. After almost two weeks of fighting manufacturer we were sent a converter and a licensed technician installed it and power was restored. May 21st 2023 there was a loud pop and the entire system started flickering off and on and an electrical smell of burning wires started producing and i immediately went to evacuate the children and disconnected anything that could be consuming power. Flickering and clicking went on for a couple hours before it ceased and no power was returned to the unit.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11505071

Fire

Incident: January 26, 2023 · Filed: February 1, 2023

Converter overheated or failed to work as intended resulting in smoke leading up to an electrical fire. Component was in a small space with no adequate air flow and breaker’s remained in place not flipping as they should have to stop power from flowing. There were no warning signs as we were all asleep and husband happened to get up to go check on the kids when he found the breaker panel smoking. This could have killed us and has resulted in no power and losing food, shelter and warmth during a major freeze.

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