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2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 4, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 18, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and other / unspecified categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels266.7%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14V128000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 18, 2014
417 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
The risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
The 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, LLCManufacturer number 99-01-17View on NHTSA.gov
12V470000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Sep 25, 2012
68 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The 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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLCManufacturer number 99-01-10View on NHTSA.gov
12V417000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 28, 2012
7 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLCManufacturer number 99-01-09View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 4, 2016

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.

NHTSA ID
10872505
Incident
Jun 3, 2016
Mileage
5,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 3, 2013

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.

NHTSA ID
10505492
Incident
Oct 1, 2012
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 3, 2012

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

NHTSA ID
10478443
Incident
Sep 29, 2012
Mileage
4,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Heartland Bighorn Silverado by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2013Viewing330—
2012220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.