2008 Heartland Cyclone problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (11) · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2010-03-03 · campaign 10V077000 · 1,951 vehicles
Defect: HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CYCLONE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE ACTUAL AXLE RATING (GAWR) IS 5,080LBS AND IS LISTED AS 5,200LBS ON THE LABEL.
Risk: A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITH ONE THAT HAS THE CORRECT GAWR LISTED FOR EACH AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.
What owners report
2012-09-13 · Tires · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 heartland cyclone trailer. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the passenger side front wheel was leaning inward. the contact diagnosed that the failure was a broken leaf spring. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was repaired by the contact. the manufacturer was no…”
2012-09-13 · Tires · 300 mi“tl* the contact 2008 heartland cyclone rv equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st225/75/15 d. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the passenger side center tire blew. the vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where the contact was told that the tires could not handle the axle weight. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recu…”
2011-07-10 · Tires · 2,000 mi“2008 cyclone toyhauler, heartland. i have had up to eight blow outs on this trailer due to under rated tires and axle. i have had to have the sides of the camper repaired on both sides in 2009. then this year i had two blow out and now have to have the side of camper repaired again. can some one do something to heartland about this? there are peopl…”
2011-05-31 · Tires · 300 mi“i have an 2008 heartland cyclone model 4012 (41 ft long) 5th wheel toyhauler rv trailer. it came with 3 axles with 15" load range "d" tires on it. everytime i use the trailer i have a blowout scattering tire carcass and trailer debris all over the road behind me. it has cost me time and money each time and i am afraid is eventually going to lead to…”
2010-12-03 · Structure · 2,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 heartland cyclone. the vehicle was loaded to the proper load carrying capacity. while accelerating from a stop, the contact heard a dragging noise. the contact pulled over and noticed that the spare tire was dragging on the ground under the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was opera…”
2010-09-19 · Tires“leaving wyoming traveling east. found left front tire flat. checked all air two days earlier. tires were in excellent shape when checked. looking at flat all tread looked new except where tread and sidewall met. tread had worn off causing a flat. this tire looked like new two days earlier. two weeks before i left on this trip i had to replace the t…”
2010-08-08 · Tires · 6,000 mi“from june 8, 2010 to aug 4, 2010 i had 4 tread separations resulting in 4 blowouts. mission tires. *tr…”
2010-06-22 · Tires · 200 mi“april 2007, tire blowout on new 2008 heartland cyclone 5th wheel trailer mdl 4012, force of the blowout bent front axle. discovered axle rating 5200 and tires size 225 75r15 d rating 65psi, tires insufficient for weight of trailer, trailer needs e rated 80psi tires. consulted with safety expert from recreational vehicle safety education foundati…”
2010-06-16 · Equipment:other:labels · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 heartland cyclone rv. the contact stated there was a recurring failure of the tires wearing prematurely. the contact also stated that he received the recall notice regarding nhtsa campaign id number 10v077000 (equipment: other: labels). the contact was not pleased with the recall remedy. he purchased the vehicle under t…”
2010-01-20 · Tires · 5,000 mi“5th wheel trailer gvwr stated by mfgr is 18,000. the 3 individual axles are rated at 5200# each totaling 15,600# max.. tires are goodyear marathon st225/75r15 d-rated max load is 2540 at psi 65 cold totaling 15,240# max. unit has had tire separation and blow outs. remaining tires on unit were inspected by goodyear wingfoot commercial tires and 4 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.