2023 Heartland Bighorn recalls and problems

The 2023 Heartland Bighorn has 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2023 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 14 Bighorn model years — 10th most.

3recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median 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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3 recalls

Equipment

Mar 27, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V236000 · 10,038 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2023 Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, 2023-2024 Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Equipment

Apr 19, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V278000 · 100 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland)) is recalling certain 2023 Big Country and Big Horn fifth wheels. The federal certification label may have incorrect tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, " Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk: Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will mail owners replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Equipment

Aug 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V591000 · 5,446 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Equipment1

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

2023 vs. other Heartland Bighorn years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Heartland Bighorn, the latest from Mar 27, 2024 (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 2023 Heartland Bighorn?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.