2020 Heartland Cyclone problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Valve/Gauge (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:wiring 2021-11-01 · campaign 21V849000 · 1,783 vehicles
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.
Risk: Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2020-08-28 · campaign 20V521000 · 1,409 vehicles
Defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.
Risk: If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
What owners report
2023-06-21 · Unknown Or Other“on two separate occasions i have had the door on the rv melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. the latch is not practical or sufficient. many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. there’s no real visible warning except hot written on the vent in the same color. we are educated…”
2022-07-26 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Valve/Gauge“automatic changeover rv lp gas regulator leak.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.