- 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
2018 Heartland Torque Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Heartland Torque with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Torque year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Heartland Torque problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Heartland Torque recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2018 Heartland Torque
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
6/15/22 blow out to left side rear tire causing hub to drag in ground and 2nd front tire to pop. Hub dug into side of highway leaving us halfway on and off and could not safely pull all the way over. 8/2/22 same tire left side rear blows out. 8/10 right side rear tire wheel and rim completely come off and roll onto highway causing 2nd right tire to sustain impact and blow. Rv was in shop for 3 months for Axle repair and suspension upgrade got back on road 11/10/22 12/8/22 tire and rim roll off completely again on...
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rear left side. Causing impact to rear front tire and hub dragging on ground. Spindle is shot and could not be towed due to how bad damage of tires were. Heartland states there are no recalls on RV but there is clearly a reoccurring issue that is putting my families safety and life at risk. My daughter is 1.5 years old and these blow outs and wheels and rims coming off is not normal.
Heartland Torque: every year compared
All Torque years2018 Heartland Torque vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Heartland Torque | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2018 Heartland Pioneer | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Heartland Road Warrior | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Heartland Mallard | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Heartland Elkridge | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Heartland Cyclone | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Heartland Bighorn | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2018 Heartland Torque
Does the 2018 Heartland Torque have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Heartland Torque: equipment (November 2017). 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 2018 Heartland Torque?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Heartland Torque had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 11, 2022 and the latest on December 11, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Heartland Torque a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Heartland Torque 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.
What should I do if my 2018 Heartland Torque 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