2017 Heartland Sundance recalls and problems

The 2017 Heartland Sundance has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2017 compares

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3recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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3 recalls

Electrical System

Jul 12, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V525000 · 5,598 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Risk: Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.

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.

Equipment

Feb 10, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V091000 · 3 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Sundance recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label on these vehicles may not have the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: If the GVWR is not listed, the operator would not know the trailer's weight limit and may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will notify owners, and will provide them a replacement certification label, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.32.

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.

Electrical System

Aug 1, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V566000 · 4,585 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. 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.

2017 vs. other Heartland Sundance years

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Questions

Does the 2017 Heartland Sundance have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Heartland Sundance, the latest from Jul 12, 2019 (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 2017 Heartland Sundance?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Heartland Sundance.