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2007 Heartland Bighorn recalls and problems

The 2007 Heartland Bighorn has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Heartland Bighorn vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Heartland Bighorn recalls

Recall 08V-380: Equipment

Reported Aug 1, 2008 · 6,002 vehicles affected · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Problem: Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Heartland rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030.

Recall 06V-370: Suspension

Reported Sep 28, 2006 · 51 vehicles affected · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, the hub weld is insufficient to hold the spindle to the axle tube.

Risk: Spindle separation from the axle tube can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Heartland is working with lippert to replace the axles on the affected trailers. Owners may contact heartland at 1-574-262-5992.

2007 Heartland Bighorn problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Electric1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Heartland Bighorn complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Jul 16, 2009
Drove to az anf back home to alberta. Looked under 5h wheel - 3w shackles broken. These are from lippert manufacturing. We replaced and installed 3 shackles ay our expense.
Tires · reported Oct 30, 2008
We purchased a 2007 bighorn 04/25/2007, new from a local rv shop. We used it very little the first year, I was working, now since I retired we started traveling with our bighorn. On 07/08/08 noticed a ball on one of the tires. The tires came with the 5th wheel are a karrier loadstar st235/80 r16 DOT 7yhj anc. Tire replaced with les schwab. On 09/24/2008 we were traveling, and near dillon, mt. I noticed a ball on a different loadstar , went to dillon and replaced that tire, had the other tires check and was good to go. Less than 30 minutes from dillon a loadstar blew and cause consider amount…
Tires · at 5,500 miles · reported Sep 2, 2008
The contact owns a 2007 heartland bighorn. The vehicle has kenda karrier tires, size st235/85/r16. The contact observed a blister on the sidewall of the front driver's side and right rear tires. The independent mechanic replaced the two defective tires. The failure and current mileages were 5,500. Updated 10/14/08. Updated 10/15/08 .
Tires · at 8,500 miles · reported Oct 22, 2007
We purchased a new 2005 fifth wheel, manufactured by heartland, elkhart, in in july of 05. We drove it approx. 3,000 miles back to tucson and placed it in covered storage upon our arrival in tucson. It sat covered until may 15th of 2007 due to medical reasons. We left june 8th for a summer trip north. Our trip this summer took us approx 6,500 miles. The fifth wheel is a triple axle and while driving south through illinois on hwy 70 near greenville the rear axle tire literally exploded and then while driving south on new mexico #54 approx 90 miles north of las cruces the front axle tire tread…
Tires · at 3,000 miles · reported Sep 6, 2007
The contact owns a 2007 heartland bighorn 5th wheel. The vehicle has winland bct j43, size 235/85r16 tires (Na). While driving 68 MPH, the contact noticed smoke and discovered the tread separating from the driver side rear tire. The tire then blew out and flattened. The tire pressure at the time of the failure was 110 lbs. After the failure occurred, he noticed that the steel belt was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and they stated that the axle was bent. During the second failure, the driver side rear tire blew out while driving approximately 65 MPH. Both failures were…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Heartland Bighorn have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Heartland Bighorn: 08V-380 (equipment), 06V-370 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Heartland Bighorn?

Owners report tires problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,500 miles.

Are Heartland recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Heartland dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.