NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Heartland Wilderness Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 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 2017 Heartland Wilderness. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Heartland Wilderness owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Heartland Wilderness, describing incidents dated August 12, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10895376 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER…
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.
Incorrect Tire Information on Placard/Part 567
NHTSA #16V332000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported May 20, 2016 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 618 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 16, 2016 · Vehicles built February 29, 2016 – May 5, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
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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