2009 Heartland Cyclone problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (3) · Tires (3) · Wheels:rim (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
2021-07-13 · Structure:body“upon removing the most rear tire on the driver side of my rv fifth wheel trailer, i discovered the 12-inch i-beam was cracked near the hanger bracket. the crack is 5.5 inches long. if the crack continues to lengthen without repair, there is the potential for catastrophic i-beam failure on the highway. this problem is noted by the manufacture, lippe…”
2020-03-02 · Wheels“the aluminum wheel has a 1' crack in it and keeps loosing air…”
2019-08-26 · Wheels:rim“tl* the contact owns a 2009 heartland cyclone 3950 equipped with 16x6 sanhua ttw inc rims, model numbers: 66084-6h and 66082-8h (na). the contact stated that the driver's side middle rim and rear passenger side rim were both cracked and caused the tires to deflate. the contact stated that the rims were original equipment. there were no warning indi…”
2014-03-31 · Wheels · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 heartland cyclone 3950 rv. the contact stated that the two rear aluminum wheels cracked causing the tire pressure to decrease and as a result, the tires blew out. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not a…”
2014-02-01 · Wheels · 15,000 mi“this is the third failure of the same model rv trailer wheel in 30 months. two failed in the last five months. all the wheels have cracked in the same area of the wheels. the wheels have been under normal use for the past 52 months during more than 20,000 miles of travel. these wheels were sold with my 2009 heartland rv cyclone, model 4012. the whe…”
2013-08-29 · Suspension · 23,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 heartland cyclone trailer. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle swayed abnormally and dropped. upon further investigation, he found that the front passenger's side leaf spring was fractured. the contact repaired the vehicle and later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v077000 (equipmen…”
2012-07-11 · Tires · 20,817 mi“during tire replacement maintenance of a (reported) tire failure the same day (odi 10465213), i requested the tire mechanic to remove and inspect the other mission brand tires. upon removal, this tire had significant bubbling inside. this is failure 2 of 2. this tire was removed and replaced with a new and different brand. pictures of the failed ti…”
2012-07-11 · Tires · 20,817 mi“during a routine stop at a truck stop, the onsite complementary tire inspector brought to my attention a tire that was ballooned like a doughnut. this is failure 1 of 2. this wheel and tire was removed and replaced with the vehicle's spare. pictures of the failed tire are available. *tr…”
2011-02-25 · Tires · 2,500 mi“i have a year and a half old 5th wheel with mission st235/80r16 tires that has six tires on it. i had two separate blowouts in one trip yesterday. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.