2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado recalls and problems

The 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

How the 2012 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

8,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Sep 25, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V470000 · 68 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.

Risk: A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.

Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Equipment

Aug 28, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V417000 · 7 vehicles

Problem: Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.

Risk: If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.

Heartland RV's safety recall number is 99-01-09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Tires2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2012 vs. other Heartland Bighorn Silverado years

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Questions

Does the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado, the latest from Sep 25, 2012 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.