2023 Heartland Bighorn problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Heartland Bighorn.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Heartland
Equipment #22V591000 · 2022 · 5,446 units
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #23V278000 · 2023 · 100 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland)) is recalling certain 2023 big country and big horn fifth wheels. the federal certification label may have incorrect tire information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, " wheels and rims-other than passenger cars."
Risk: Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will mail owners replacement certification labels, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 2023. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment #24V236000 · 2024 · 10,038 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2023 elk ridge, lithium, 2024 eddie bauer, corterra, 2023-2024 big country, big horn, south fork, fuel, gravity, mallard, north trail, sundance, milestone, pioneer, prowler, torque, and trail runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. the led backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the led backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 9, 2024. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2023 Bighorn. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2023 Heartland Bighorn problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.