2018 Heartland Pioneer problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Heartland Pioneer.
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 #17V511000 · 2017 · 101 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2018 pioneer recreational trailers, models rd210, bh270 and bh250. the liquid propane (lp) hose may not have been properly secured to the frame near the tire and, as a result, the tire may rub through the lp hose causing a leak.
Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the lp hose against the frame with a d-style hose clamp, free of charge. the recall began on august 23, 2017. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at warranty@heartlandrvs.com. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.34.
Equipment #17V690000 · 2017 · 561 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2018 pioneer recreational trailers. the liquid propane (lp) manifold block may be mounted too close to the center shackle, allowing the shackle to hit the lp hose fitting and cause a propane leak.
Risk: A leaking lp system can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will re-locate the manifold block further from the shackle area, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2017. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.37.
Electrical System #19V525000 · 2019 · 5,598 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2017 bighorn traveler, 2016-2020 elkridge, elkridge ex, 2019-2020 milestone, 2017-2018 north peak, 2016-2017 oakmont, 2017-2020 pioneer fw, 2016-2018 prowler fw, 2017-2019 sundance and sundance xltfw trailers. the a/c electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.
Risk: Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. the recall began on september 5, 2019. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.
Equipment #21V428000 · 2021 · 22,326 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc. (heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 mallard, shadow cruiser, sundance xlttt, wilderness, prowler, trail runner, 2018-2019 pioneer, terry classic, 2020-2021 lithium, and 2021 north trail trailers equipped with a winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. the regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 3, 2021. 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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FAQ
Does the 2018 Heartland Pioneer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2018 Pioneer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Heartland Pioneer problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.