AutoDefect IQ

2017 Heartland Pioneer problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1)

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Safety recalls (1)

Electrical System:wiring 2019-07-12 · campaign 19V525000 · 5,598 vehicles

Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Risk: Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.

What owners report

2021-06-05 · Suspension

“when we got the trailer we started going through tires. we replaced 4 or 5 tires. the rv ran out of the one year warranty. we took the vehicle to an rv dealer and found out the axles were bent. i contacted campingworld and they told me to pound sand. it was not there problem. we had the axles replaced with the manufacturer’s specified axles. …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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