2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado. Newest first.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bighorn Silverado, 2014 Bighorn and 2013-2014 Cyclone, and Landmark fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-17. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
We had a tire explode on our fifth wheel trailer and were only going 25mph. all tires are checked for damage prior to every trip and max air pressure adjusted if needed. the exploding tire damaged the side of our trailer and ripped out wiring to a slide out. upon review of the internet and related tire issues it appears there have been a history of these failures.
- Equipment
TL* the contact owns a 2013 heartland bighorn trailer. The contact stated that the water heather tank exploded and flooded the kitchen area, damaging the furnace in the process. The manufacturer was contacted but denied assistance with the repair. The trailer was not repaired. The trailer also did not generate mileage.
- Tires
Heartland trailer bought july, 2012. Less than 4000 miles later on sept. 29, right rear power king 235/85/r16 exploded with complete tread separation and causing significant damage to the trailer.the tires were new and properly inflated. Shouldn't these tires be recalled before someone IS killed? *tr
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