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2019 Heartland Trail Runner problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Heartland Trail Runner.

4Heartland recalls
4owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Heartland

Suspension #18V634000 · 2018 · 622 units

Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2019 heartland mallard, pioneer, sundance xlt, wilderness, north trail, prowler and trail runner travel trailers. the axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. the recall began october 9, 2018. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.40.

Tires #19V041000 · 2019 · 14 units

Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2019 prowler and trail runner recreational trailers. the trailers were equipped with load range d tires instead of load range e tires.

Risk: Tires with an insufficient load range may fail, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the correct load range, free of charge. the recall began february 14, 2019. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.46.

Equipment #19V043000 · 2019 · 294 units

Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2019 prowler and trail runner recreational trailers. the federal certification label may contain incorrect tire size, load range and tire pressure information. as such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Risk: Tires with an incorrect pressure may affect handling or may fail, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Heartland has notified owners and provided replacement certification labels, free of charge. the recall began february 14, 2019. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.45.

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

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Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2019 Heartland Trail Runner have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2019 Trail Runner. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2019 Heartland Trail Runner problems?

In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.