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NHTSA Recall 23V278000: Labels (equipment)

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Heartland Big Country.

100
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (May 31)
NHTSA campaign23V278000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedApril 19, 2023
Owner notificationMay 31, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland)) is recalling certain 2023 Big Country and Big Horn fifth wheels. The federal certification label may have incorrect tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, " Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will mail owners replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V278000

Make and modelModel years
Heartland Big Country2023
Heartland Bighorn2023

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.