2020 Heartland Cyclone recalls and problems

The 2020 Heartland Cyclone has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is equipment.

How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 15 Cyclone model years — 11th most.

2recalls
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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2 recalls

Electrical System

Nov 1, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V849000 · 1,783 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.

Risk: Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. 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 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V521000 · 1,409 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.

Risk: If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. 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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Equipment1
Fuel System1
Structure1
Unknown or other1

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

2020 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 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Heartland Cyclone, the latest from Nov 1, 2021 (electrical system). 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 2020 Heartland Cyclone?

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