2011 Heartland Elk Ridge Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheels
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.
Remedy: Heartland will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact heartland at 877-262-8032.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 inoperativ”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 9, 2011 · Electrical system
Compare Heartland Elk Ridge model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Heartland Elk Ridge model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Heartland Elk Ridge | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Heartland Elk Ridge | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge
How do I know if my 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Heartland dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V607000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Heartland models
- Cyclone65 complaints
- Bighorn26 complaints
- Big Horn21 complaints
- Sundance19 complaints
- Mallard16 complaints
- Big Country15 complaints
- Road Warrior11 complaints
- Landmark10 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.