2016 Heartland Gateway recalls and problems

The 2016 Heartland Gateway has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Heartland Gateway vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Heartland Gateway recalls

Recall 15V-482: Equipment

Reported Jul 30, 2015 · 1,680 vehicles affected · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.

2016 Heartland Gateway problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	1
Unknown or Other	1
Tires	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,500 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 2016 Heartland Gateway complaints

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

Tires · at 7,500 miles · reported Sep 25, 2017

I experienced two tread separations on tow max str trailer tires, st235 80r16 load range e. One failure occurred five minutes after entering the freeway on the left forward tire. This tire was removed and the spare was installed. Approximately two hours alter and 110 miles down the road I experienced a virtually identical tread separation failure on the right front tire. All tires on the vehicle had been visually inspected that morning and showed no visible signs of distress, tire pressure was verified cold with a tire pressure gate to be 80 PSI. After the first failure the remaining three…

Wheels · at 3,000 miles · reported Oct 13, 2016

Traveling at about 60 to 65 MPH on nevada highway 93, 20 miles south of caliente, nv the right front tandem tire of the fifth wheel trailer had a blowout causing body damage and the steel belts of the blown tire whipped the side walls of the rear tire causing it to go flat also. My concern is the manner in which this tire blew out and the perpendicular split across the tire and the way this tire went to pieces. This doesn't seem normal to me and in the 45 + years that I have been driving and I have possessed a cdl license before, I have dealt with probably a dozen tire blow outs with equipment…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Heartland Gateway have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Heartland Gateway: 15V-482 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Heartland Gateway?

Owners report wheels problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,500 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.