2008 Heartland Sundance recalls and problems

The 2008 Heartland Sundance has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Heartland dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Heartland Sundance vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Heartland Sundance recalls

Recall 08V-380: Equipment

Reported Aug 1, 2008 · 6,002 vehicles affected · HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Problem: Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Heartland rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030.

2008 Heartland Sundance problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 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 2008 Heartland Sundance complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Jun 29, 2014
May 2013 on our sundance fifth wheel we had power long tow max tires 225/75r15 load range e. This was a higher weight rating than originally on the trailer. While traveling on hwy 50 at 55 MPH the drivers rear tire blew out. Once pulled over it was determined that the other 3 tires had tread separation as well. The tires were 3 years old with approximately 5,000 miles on them. The tire shop replaced all the tires with the same model. In june 2014, all 4 tires had tread separation, one causing damage to the trailer. Tire temps were taken immediately after and they were all in normal range.
Tires · reported Jul 18, 2012
The contact owns a 2008 heartland sundance rv equipped with greenball tow master tires, line size: st225/75r15. The contact was driving 63 MPH when the front passenger tire exploded. The failure mileage was 3,500.
Tires · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 15, 2009
Mission tires on 2008 heartland sundance 2900mk 5th wheel trailer. Lost all 4 tires during rv trip with approx 10,000 miles on them. One of the tires blow out causing major damage to rv. Side of trailer is being repaired and all 4 tire had to be replaced due to separation of tread in the remaining three tires. No personal injury, just major damage to 5th wheel due to tire failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Heartland Sundance have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Heartland Sundance: 08V-380 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Heartland Sundance?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 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.