NHTSA Recall 15V198000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,691 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Heartland Bighorn.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V198000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99-01-20 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | April 3, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 13, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Safety risk
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V198000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Bighorn | 2015 |
| Heartland Cyclone | 2015 |
| Heartland Edge | 2015 |
| Heartland Elkridge | 2015 |
| Heartland Landmark 365 | 2015 |
| Heartland Road Warrior | 2015 |
| Heartland Torque | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.