NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Heartland Wilderness Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Heartland Wilderness has 2 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 2016 Heartland Wilderness. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Heartland Wilderness owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Heartland Wilderness, describing incidents dated June 26, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10933832 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR…
LED Light Overheat Causing Fire
NHTSA #16V566000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2016 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,585 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 1, 2016 · Vehicles built October 19, 2015 – July 25, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Safety consequence
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. 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.safercar.gov.
Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA #15V199000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2015 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 252 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Heartland campaign 99-01-21 · Owners notified April 16, 2015 · Vehicles built March 5, 2015 – March 19, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety consequence
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
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 Wilderness model years
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