CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Heartland BIG Country has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
2012 Heartland BIG Country recalls
Tire label may give wrong inflation info, risking blowout
The tire certification labels on certain 2010 Heartland trailers may list inaccurate tire size and/or inflation information.
Most common 2012 Heartland BIG Country problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
BEFORE WE LEFT FOROUR TRIP WE WERE CHECKING THE TIRES AND NOTICE THAT ON OF THE TIRES WERE COMING APART. WE HAD THAT TIRE REPLACED. THEN ON OUR WAY HOME PULLING OUR HEARTLAND CAMPER ON 301 GOING 55MPH ANOTHER TIRE BLOW CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE CAMPER. RIP THE WIRING HARNESS OUT OF CAMPER. *JS
DRIVING HOME FROM TEXAS IN OUR 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 PULLING A 2012 HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY 3690SLR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ON THE 5TH WHEEL BLEW OFF. WE DOING ABOUT 60-65 MPH ON I81 IN PA. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL IT JUST BLEW OFF THE RIM. THE TIRE WAS A POWER KING TOWMAX 235 80R 16. IT DID DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE SLIDE AND PULLED THE WIRES FROM THE OUTLET AND THE LIGHTS IN THE SLIDE. *TR
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW FIFTH WHEEL IN 2012 TO AVOID ISSUES WITH USED EQUIPMENT, AROUND APRIL 2013 I NOTICED AN ISSUE WITH THE MOLDING IN THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER SEPARATING WHEN THE LOAD OF THE TRAILER WAS LOWERED ON THE PIN BOX WITH THE LANDING GEAR UP. AFTER TAKING PICTURES OF THIS AND FORWARDING THEM TO HEARTLAND THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE TRAILER WOULD NEED TO COME BACK TO INDIANA FROM THE WEST COAST FOR REPAIRS AT THE FACTORY.THEY INFORMED ME THAT LIPPERT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FRAMES HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH FRAMES BENDING AND BREAKING.THEY ASSURED ME THAT THE TRAILER WAS SAFE TO USE AND PULL CROSS COUNTRY UNTIL THEY COULD FIX IT FALL 2013.AFTER GOOGLING LIPPERT FRAME PROBLEMS I QU
2012 Heartland BIG Country questions
Does the 2012 Heartland BIG Country have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Heartland BIG Country: Tire label may give wrong inflation info, risking blowout. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Heartland BIG Country?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Heartland BIG Country has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.