NHTSA Recall 15V199000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 252 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Heartland Big Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V199000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99-01-21 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | April 3, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety risk
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
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 15V199000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Big Country | 2016 |
| Heartland Bighorn | 2016 |
| Heartland Cyclone | 2016 |
| Heartland Edge | 2016 |
| Heartland Elkridge | 2016 |
| Heartland Landmark 365 | 2015, 2016 |
| Heartland North Trail | 2016 |
| Heartland Prowler | 2016 |
| Heartland Road Warrior | 2016 |
| Heartland Sundance XLT | 2016 |
| Heartland Torque | 2016 |
| Heartland Wilderness | 2016 |
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.