2011 Heartland Elk Ridge problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Wheels 2010-12-01 · campaign 10V607000 · 527 vehicles
Defect: HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 15"X6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIGN STEEL WHEELS WITH A SIX HOLE BOLT PATTERN. SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE CENTER PLATE DUE TO IMPROPER PLATE ALIGNMENT.
Risk: THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: HEARTLAND WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 877-262-8032.
What owners report
2011-06-09 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“consumer states problem with wiring *tgw the hitch pin was loose and tipped at an angle, the radio came on by itself, the frame was flexing on the driver's side, the landing gear switch was inoperative, the 110 volt was tripping the breaker and was not in compliance code. also, the 12 volt wiring was not in compliance code which caused the light s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.