2007 Heartland BIG Horn Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Heartland BIG Horn recalls

Most common 2007 Heartland BIG Horn problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	4
Power Train	1
Service Brakes, Electric	1
Structure	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2011-10-07, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HEARTLAND BIG HORN TRAILER, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO A 2011 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DEFLATED AND WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE A NEW TIRE WAS INSTALLED. ONE YEAR LATER, ALL OF THE OTHER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND WERE REPLACED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRE FAILURES WERE CONTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

2009-07-16, Structure
DROVE TO AZ ANF BACK HOME TO ALBERTA. LOOKED UNDER 5H WHEEL - 3W SHACKLES BROKEN. THESE ARE FROM LIPPERT MANUFACTURING. WE REPLACED AND INSTALLED 3 SHACKLES AY OUR EXPENSE. *TR

2008-10-30, Tires
WE PURCHASED A 2007 BIGHORN 04/25/2007, NEW FROM A LOCAL RV SHOP. WE USED IT VERY LITTLE THE FIRST YEAR, I WAS WORKING, NOW SINCE I RETIRED WE STARTED TRAVELING WITH OUR BIGHORN. ON 07/08/08 NOTICED A BALL ON ONE OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES CAME WITH THE 5TH WHEEL ARE A KARRIER LOADSTAR ST235/80 R16 DOT 7YHJ ANC. TIRE REPLACED WITH LES SCHWAB. ON 09/24/2008 WE WERE TRAVELING, AND NEAR DILLON, MT. I NOTICED A BALL ON A DIFFERENT LOADSTAR , WENT TO DILLON AND REPLACED THAT TIRE, HAD THE OTHER TIRES CHECK AND WAS GOOD TO GO. LESS THAN 30 MINUTES FROM DILLON A LOADSTAR BLEW AND CAUSE CONSIDER AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO OUR BIGHORN. I HAD THE DILLON LES SCHWAB COME AND REPLACED THE ONE THAT BLEW AND THE

2008-09-02, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HEARTLAND BIGHORN. THE VEHICLE HAS KENDA KARRIER TIRES, SIZE ST235/85/R16. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND RIGHT REAR TIRES. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE TWO DEFECTIVE TIRES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,500. UPDATED 10/14/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/15/08 .*JB

2007-10-22, Tires
WE PURCHASED A NEW 2005 FIFTH WHEEL, MANUFACTURED BY HEARTLAND, ELKHART, IN IN JULY OF 05. WE DROVE IT APPROX. 3,000 MILES BACK TO TUCSON AND PLACED IT IN COVERED STORAGE UPON OUR ARRIVAL IN TUCSON. IT SAT COVERED UNTIL MAY 15TH OF 2007 DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS. WE LEFT JUNE 8TH FOR A SUMMER TRIP NORTH. OUR TRIP THIS SUMMER TOOK US APPROX 6,500 MILES. THE FIFTH WHEEL IS A TRIPLE AXLE AND WHILE DRIVING SOUTH THROUGH ILLINOIS ON HWY 70 NEAR GREENVILLE THE REAR AXLE TIRE LITERALLY EXPLODED AND THEN WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON NEW MEXICO #54 APPROX 90 MILES NORTH OF LAS CRUCES THE FRONT AXLE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE TWO BLOW OUTS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FIFTH WHEELS BODY AND TRIM. BOTH TI

2007 Heartland BIG Horn questions

Does the 2007 Heartland BIG Horn have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Heartland BIG Horn: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Suspension:Front:Hub. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Heartland BIG Horn?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Power Train (1), Service Brakes, Electric (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Heartland BIG Horn 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.