2016 Heartland Road Warrior recalls and problems
The 2016 Heartland Road Warrior has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Heartland Road Warrior vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Heartland Road Warrior recalls
Recall 16V-819: Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Cyclone travel trailers manufactured July 6, 2014, to September 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 Road Warrior and 2016 Torque trailers manufactured July 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.
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-199: Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
2016 Heartland Road Warrior problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,200 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 2016 Heartland Road Warrior complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Heartland Road Warrior have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Heartland Road Warrior: 16V-819 (equipment), 15V-482 (equipment), 15V-199 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Heartland Road Warrior?
Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,200 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.