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2015 Heartland Bighorn recalls and problems

The 2015 Heartland Bighorn has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Heartland Bighorn vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Heartland Bighorn recalls

Recall 15V-198: Equipment

Reported Apr 3, 2015 · 1,691 vehicles affected · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: 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.

2015 Heartland Bighorn problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 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 2015 Heartland Bighorn complaints

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

Suspension · at 20,000 miles · reported Aug 21, 2016
Rear axle brackets broke off of frame casing rear axle to move and blow tire on the freeway. Luckily there wasn't an accident . I have contacted dexter axles and lippert and also heartland and they all say it's not there problem
Structure · at 900 miles · reported Dec 28, 2015
The contact owns a 2015 heartland bighorn. While parked, the front passenger side slide out failed to retract back into the vehicle. After several attempts, the slide out was manually retracted. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the passenger noticed that the front passenger side slide out protruded approximately six inches outward. After several attempts, the slide out retracted and secured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the slide out bolts fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred with the rear driver side slide…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Heartland Bighorn have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn: 15V-198 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Heartland Bighorn?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 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.