2017 Heartland Torque problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Heartland Torque.
Recalls filed by Heartland
Equipment, Trailer Hitches #16V201000 · 2016 · 33 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 torque travel trailers, models t31 and t32, manufactured december 15, 2015, to march 16, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer
Risk: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200 pound rating, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at parts@heartlandrvs.com.
Exterior Lighting, Electrical System #16V566000 · 2016 · 4,585 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 wilderness and mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 sundance and torque travel trailers. the affected vehicles have an led light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. the recall began on september 1, 2016. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment #17V750000 · 2017 · 19,615 units
Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 elkridge, north country, north trail fw, 2011 big country, bighorn, caliber, country ridge, cyclone, edge, focus, graystone, landmark, mpg, north trail tt, road warrior, sundance, sundance tt, sundance xlt fw, sundance xlt tt, trail runner, 2018 fuel tt, 2016-2018 sundance xlt tt, and torque tt recreational vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Heartland Torque have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2017 Torque. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Heartland Torque problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.