2022 Heartland Trail Runner recalls and problems

The 2022 Heartland Trail Runner has 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2022 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Trail Runner model years — 2nd most.

3recalls

2complaints

0crashes

2fires

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

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.

Equipment

Jun 17, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V432000 · 12,285 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Gravity, Sundance, Big Country, Big Horn, Big Horn Traveler, Elkridge, Fuel, North Trail, Landmark, Lithium, Milestone, Torque, Trail Runner, Pioneer, Prowler, and Road Warrior travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.67.

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

Electrical System

Mar 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V170000 · 129 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.

Risk: Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 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 System2

Exterior Lighting1

Unknown or other1

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

2022 vs. other Heartland Trail Runner years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Heartland Trail Runner have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Heartland Trail Runner, the latest from Aug 8, 2022 (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 2022 Heartland Trail Runner?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), exterior lighting (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.