- The problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Heartland Focus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Heartland Focus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Focus years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Heartland Focus 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 is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15"x6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
- The risk
- There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
- The fix
- Heartland will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact heartland at 877-262-8032.
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Heartland Focus: every year compared
All Focus years2011 Heartland Focus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Heartland Focus | 0 | 3 | - | |
| 2011 Heartland Cyclone | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland North Country | 3 | 7 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland Graystone | 3 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland Big Country | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland Sundance | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland Big Horn | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland Caliber | 1 | 4 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Heartland Focus
Does the 2011 Heartland Focus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Heartland Focus: equipment (November 2017); labels (July 2015); wheels (December 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Heartland Focus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2011 Heartland Focus 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