CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Heartland Cyclone has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
2011 Heartland Cyclone recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail or detach during a fire
Certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher will not discharge as expected or needs excessive force to activate.
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 2011 Heartland Cyclone problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
Before a recent trip, I noticed that one of the wheels on my trailer had cracked. I checked the other wheels, and they appeared fine, so I replaced the damaged one at my local Les Schwab. After a four-hour drive, I discovered that three more wheels had cracked. I contacted Les Schwab, and they came out to replace all the wheels and tires. While at camp, I inspected further and found that two of the frame trusses above the axle area were broken. The welds on these trusses were poor, with rust behind them. We had to repair the trusses at camp. After some research, I found this seems to be a common issue with Lippert frames. My wife was so concerned, she refused to ride in the truck while towi
TOWMAX STR ST235/80R16 TIRES. TIRE ON LEFT SIDE REAR OF TRAILER BLOW OUT AT 45-50 MPH ON INTERSTATE I80E COLFAX CA ABOUT 1 HOUR INTO TRIP WITH TOTAL RADIAL SEPARATION CAUSING DAMAGE TO RV BODY AND RIM. TIRES HAVE ABOUT 800 MILES ON THEM SINCE NEW WITH NEW LIKE TREAD AND CHECKED PSI OF 80 PRIOR TO TRIP. SAME INSTANCE HAPPENED ABOUT 1 YEAR PRIOR TO THE RIGHT SIDE REAR TIRE ABOUT 30 MINS INTO TRIP AT ABOUT 55 MPH IN SACRAMENTO I80E AGAIN WITH TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION.
WHILE TRAVELING NORTH FROM SAN ANTONIO, TX TO LANCASTER, PA WITH OUR 2011 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 WE HAD A SEVERE BLOWOUT ON THE DOOR SIDE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL(PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK). THIS BLOWOUT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE REAR SIDE OF THE CYCLONE. THIS FIFTH WHEEL ONLY HAD 200 MILES OF TRAVEL TIME PRIOR TO LEAVING SAN ANTONIO. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON JULY 20, 2012 ABOUT 16 MILES FROM EMPORIA, VA. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON THE FIFTH WHEEL AT PURCHASE TIME. WE WERE DELAYED FOR AT LEAST 5 DAYS IN EMPORIA AND HAD TO HAVE A MOBILE REPAIRMAN COME OUT TO REMOVE SOME OF THE SHEET METAL SO THAT WE COULD CONTINUE ON OUR TRIP NORTH. WE ALSO HAD ALL SIX TIRES
6000 MILES OF NORMAL TRAILER TOWING. NO IMPACT OR OTHER UNUSUAL ACTIVITY. DURING PARKING OF TRAILER, FOUND TIRE WITH BELT DEFORMATION AND RELATED ABNORMAL WEAR ("FLAT SPOT"). TIRE WAS OUT OF ROUND. TIRE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, REPLACED ALL 6 TIRES DUE TO POSSIBLE/VISIBLE SIMILAR FAILURE. *TR
2011 Heartland Cyclone questions
Does the 2011 Heartland Cyclone have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Heartland Cyclone: Fire extinguisher may fail or detach during a fire; Tire label may give wrong inflation info, risking blowout; Power Train:Axle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland Cyclone?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Wheels (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Heartland Cyclone 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.