2015 Heartland Elkridge recalls and problems
The 2015 Heartland Elkridge has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2015 Heartland Elkridge vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2015 Heartland Elkridge recalls
Recall 16V-566: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 15V-482: Equipment
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.
Recall 15V-198: Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
2015 Heartland Elkridge problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 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 2015 Heartland Elkridge complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Heartland Elkridge years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Heartland Elkridge have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Heartland Elkridge: 16V-566 (exterior lighting, electrical system), 15V-482 (equipment), 15V-198 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Heartland Elkridge?
Owners report wheels problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 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.