2009 Heartland Cyclone recalls and problems

The 2009 Heartland Cyclone has 1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is wheels.

How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 15 Cyclone model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
9complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
20,817median 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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1 recall

Equipment

Mar 3, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V077000 · 1,951 vehicles

Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' it has been determined that these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label. The actual axle rating (gawr) is 5,080LBS and is listed as 5,200LBS on the label.

Original NHTSA wording

HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CYCLONE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE ACTUAL AXLE RATING (GAWR) IS 5,080LBS AND IS LISTED AS 5,200LBS ON THE LABEL.

Risk: A vehicle with the axles loaded beyond the specified weight rating May result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

The federal certification label will be replaced free of charge with one that has the correct gawr listed for each axle. The recall began on April 12, 2010. Owner May contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032.

Heartland's recall no. 99-01-01.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Wheels4
Tires3
Structure1
Suspension1

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

Complaints by year filed

2011: 1 complaints20112012: 2 complaints201222013: 1 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142019: 1 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20211

2009 vs. other Heartland Cyclone years

2007: 2 complaints20072008: 14 complaints142009: 9 complaints20092010: 1 complaints2011: 4 complaints20112012: 10 complaints2013: 3 complaints20132014: 7 complaints2015: 4 complaints20152016: 1 complaints2017: 3 complaints20172018: 1 complaints2020: 2 complaints20202021: 3 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Heartland Cyclone, the latest from Mar 3, 2010 (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 2009 Heartland Cyclone?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention wheels (4), tires (3), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.