RecallMyCar

2017 Heartland Wilderness Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2017 Heartland Wilderness, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
2
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire

2 safety recalls for the 2017 Heartland Wilderness

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Exterior lighting and electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 16V566000 Reported 4,585 vehicles potentially affected Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

    Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

    Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 16V332000 Reported 618 vehicles potentially affected Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

    Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

    Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Heartland Wilderness have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 120 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2017 Heartland Wilderness RV. The contact stated that the exterior LED lights caught on fire after being left on for an extended period. Neighbors alerted the owner, who discovered”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2026 · Exterior lighting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 heartland wilderness camper. The contact stated that the outdoor security light caught fire and caused structural damage to the camper. The fire department was notified and”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2016 · Electrical system

Compare Heartland Wilderness model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Heartland Wilderness model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Heartland Wilderness10
2013 Heartland Wilderness10
2014 Heartland Wilderness11
2016 Heartland Wilderness21
2017 Heartland Wilderness22
2018 Heartland Wilderness10
2019 Heartland Wilderness21
2020 Heartland Wilderness20
2021 Heartland Wilderness20

Checking a specific 2017 Heartland Wilderness

How do I know if my 2017 Heartland Wilderness 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Heartland Wilderness; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 16V332000).

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

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.