2019 Heartland Sundance problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Heartland Sundance.
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
Visibility #18V852000 · 2018 · 847 units
Problem: Heartland rv (heartland) is recalling certain 2019 heartland elk ridge, milestone, elk ridge express, pioneer, sundance, and sundance xlt fifth-wheel recreational trailers. the forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. the recall began december 26, 2018. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.
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 2019 Heartland Sundance have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2019 Sundance. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2019 Heartland Sundance problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.