2016 Heartland Wilderness Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Heartland Wilderness has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Wilderness?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Heartland Wilderness recalls

LED Front Cap Light May Short Circuit and Overheat, Risking Fire

Recall 16V566Aug 1, 20164,585 vehicles affected

Certain travel trailers have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

Slide-Out Room Can Extend While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V199Apr 3, 2015252 vehicles affected

Certain Heartland recreational trailers and fifth wheels from model years 2015 and 2016 may have bolts that attach the expanding room to its sliding mechanism chain.

Most common 2016 Heartland Wilderness problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2016-12-08, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE CAMPER, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V566000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

2016 Heartland Wilderness questions

Does the 2016 Heartland Wilderness have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Heartland Wilderness: LED Front Cap Light May Short Circuit and Overheat, Risking Fire; Slide-Out Room Can Extend While Driving, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland Wilderness?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Heartland Wilderness 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.

Other Heartland Wilderness years

Other 2016 Heartland models