2012 Heartland Cyclone recalls
Reported Jul 30, 2015 · 1,680 vehicles affected · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
2012 Heartland Cyclone problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 6 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Heartland Cyclone complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · reported Sep 27, 2017
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet duramax hauling a 2012 heartland cyclone. While driving 65 MPH, the frame fractured. While fueling the vehicle, the contact located a crack on the driver's side of the rv. The contact called an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that frame needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Unknown or Other · at 7,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2017
Defective power king towmax str trailer tires. I purchased a 2012 heartland cyclone new in june of 2012(Fifth wheel toy hauler). The rv manufacturer installed towmax str tires at the factory. Within 2 years and less than 5,000 miles three of my tires burst sitting in the driveway. These tires were collected and warrantied by power king. Within the next 1,000 miles of towing the other 3 original tires were suffering the same fate as the first three with the exception that the vehicle was in tow this time and it ripped off the side of my camper. Very little compensation was given to fix the…
Tires · reported Oct 7, 2014
9/21 while heading home from a weekend outing I got to experience not one, but two occurrences of powerking towmax tire failures. First setting the scene: tires at proper pressure (80lb), speed under 65mph, trailer weight below 14,000lbs, miles on tires total less than 1,000, road condition dry and smooth. Tire #1: blew out the center of the tread, no coach damage after ~70 miles of travel; tire #2: failed spectacularly where the tread cap came completely off the tire carcass (After only 30 miles) taking out the fender skirt, the heater cover, rear step plastic frame, and lots of side panel.
Tires · at 3,000 miles · reported Jul 24, 2014
While traveling on I-5 the right front tire blew on my fifth wheel trailer. Ambient temp was about 102 we ware traveling at approximately 58 m.p.h. The tires have less than 3000 miles on them. The failure caused approximately $2800 damage to the trailer. The tire was a 235x80x16 power king tow max tire. The DOT # 83b54111 dy. Due to the unreliable characteristics of these tires all are being replaced. At the time of the incident the trailer was empty,all holding tanks and fuel tanks. The trailer is a 2012 heartland cyclone 300c.
Structure · at 4,500 miles · reported Jan 22, 2014
On august 30 2013 while merging westbound onto interstate 40 from exit 196 in moriarty nm at 7:35 PM I saw (From my right side mirror) a huge piece of tread flying off the left side of the camper. Since I was only merging onto i40, my speed never exceeded 45 MPH. When the tread flew out from the wheel, it jettisoned approximately 6 feet into the air. A tractor-trailer was in the left lane and made a hard left onto the road?s shoulder to avoid the flying tread. Had this been a car and the driver not noticed the tire coming apart, it could have hit the car?s side or windshield. After the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Heartland Cyclone have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Heartland Cyclone: 15V-482 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Heartland Cyclone?
Owners report tires problems most often (6 reports), followed by structure (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,500 miles.
Are Heartland recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Heartland dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.