- The problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Cyclone travel trailers manufactured July 6, 2014, to September 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 Road Warrior and 2016 Torque trailers manufactured July 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
- The risk
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Heartland Cyclone Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Heartland Cyclone with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2016 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2015 has 4 and the 2017 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cyclone year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Heartland Cyclone problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Heartland Cyclone recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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."
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
- The risk
- If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
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1 complaints about the 2016 Heartland Cyclone
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 3500 towing a 2016 heartland cyclone 4100 fifth wheel. The contact stated that the front wheels of the trailer were cracked. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to service the wheels. The contact was referred to the distributor. The vin was unknown. *Dt *jb *dt carfax cannot process vin.*Jb
Heartland Cyclone: every year compared
All Cyclone years2016 Heartland Cyclone vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Heartland Cyclone | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2016 Heartland Gateway | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland Elkridge | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland North Trail | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland Big Country | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland Bighorn | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland Road Warrior | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland Pioneer | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Heartland Big Horn | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Heartland Cyclone
Does the 2016 Heartland Cyclone have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Heartland Cyclone: equipment (November 2016); labels (July 2015); recreational vehicle / trailer (April 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland Cyclone?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Heartland Cyclone had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 15, 2018 and the latest on November 15, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Heartland Cyclone a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Heartland Cyclone year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Heartland Cyclone years have the most complaints?
2008 (14), 2012 (10), 2009 (9). See every Heartland Cyclone year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Heartland Cyclone has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data