CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Heartland Wilderness has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2017 Heartland Wilderness recalls
LED Front Cap Light May Short Circuit and Overheat, Risking Fire
Certain travel trailers have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Wrong tire pressure label can overload trailer tires
Certain 2017 Heartland trailers built between February 29, 2016 and May 5, 2016 have certification labels that list incorrect tire pressure information.
Most common 2017 Heartland Wilderness problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Heartland Wilderness RV. The contact stated that the exterior LED lights caught on fire after being left on for an extended period. Neighbors alerted the owner, who discovered flames coming from the passengerâs side light assembly. The driverâs side assembly was melted. The owner disconnected the battery, and a bystander extinguished the fire with water. There was no injury sustained. The Fire Department was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that pictures of the damage were taken, and the damaged assembly was removed. The manufacturer was unreachable. The contact discovered an open recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V566000 (Exterior Lighting and Electri
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120.
2017 Heartland Wilderness questions
Does the 2017 Heartland Wilderness have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Heartland Wilderness: LED Front Cap Light May Short Circuit and Overheat, Risking Fire; Wrong tire pressure label can overload trailer tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Heartland Wilderness?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.