2005 Heartland Landmark recalls and problems

The 2005 Heartland Landmark has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Heartland Landmark vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Heartland Landmark recalls

Recall 10V-420: Equipment

Reported Sep 14, 2010 · 30 vehicles affected · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2005 landmark fifth wheel golden gate recreational trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: Heartland is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 3, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

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.

2005 Heartland Landmark problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Structure1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 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 2005 Heartland Landmark complaints

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

Structure · reported Jun 8, 2013
Took vehicle to shop for smell of propane, where they discovered damages to the frame of the unit not uncommon from this mfg with frame failures, insurance has denied my claim. I'm seeing a pattern of damage with other units and mfg using lippert componets frames. The frame has numerous cracks and has shifted 2.5 inches this same shop has seen more of these problems with other units using lippert frames. In january of 2007 heartland issued a tech service bulletin via letter to owners of affected landmarks. A cross support needed to be added. On rvnet website numerous examples of failures have…
Tires · at 4,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2010
Your system did not allow for me to select the proper model of tire, so I have to select what was there. The proper model is klever. Purchased 2005 heartland landmark triple axle fifth wheel trailer in june 2006. Traveled from tx to wa and used it in local area for camping for three years. Moved back from wa to tx in nov 2009 and had two separate blow outs where the tread of tire separated from the case. Tires are kenda klever 235/85r16, air press and torque was checked each stop. Over all the trailer had less then 5k miles on it. Replaced the two tires with another brand. Old tires are…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Heartland Landmark have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Heartland Landmark: 10V-420 (equipment), 08V-380 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Heartland Landmark?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 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.