Model year record

2018 HEARTLAND Pioneer

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V428000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
22,326
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-04
Owners notified
2021-08-03

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Safety risk

Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V525000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,598
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-12
Owners notified
2019-09-05

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Safety risk

Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V690000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
561
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-01
Owners notified
2017-11-14

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Pioneer recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) manifold block may be mounted too close to the center shackle, allowing the shackle to hit the LP hose fitting and cause a propane leak.

Safety risk

A leaking LP system can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will re-locate the manifold block further from the shackle area, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.37.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V511000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
101
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-18
Owners notified
2017-08-23

Defect description

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Pioneer recreational trailers, models RD210, BH270 and BH250. The liquid propane (LP) hose may not have been properly secured to the frame near the tire and, as a result, the tire may rub through the LP hose causing a leak.

Safety risk

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the LP hose against the frame with a D-style hose clamp, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.34.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1100 mi
Tires1

The 2017 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.