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2009 Heartland Cyclone

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.
9
Latest Jul 13, 2021
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.
1
Latest Mar 3, 2010
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.
0
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 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Heartland Cyclone, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, tires & wheels and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has 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

  • Other / unspecified444.4%
  • Tires & wheels333.3%
  • Body & structure111.1%
  • Suspension111.1%

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

1 campaign 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
10V077000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mar 3, 2010
1,951 units potentially affected
The defect: HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CYCLONE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE ACTUAL AXLE RATING (GAWR) IS 5,080LBS AND IS LISTED AS 5,200LBS ON THE LABEL.
The risk: A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITH ONE THAT HAS THE CORRECT GAWR LISTED FOR EACH AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLCManufacturer number 99-01-01View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 9
Body & structure
Filed Jul 13, 2021

Upon removing the most rear tire on the driver side of my RV fifth wheel trailer, I discovered the 12-inch I-beam was cracked near the hanger bracket. The crack is 5.5 inches long. If the crack continues to lengthen without repair, there is the potential for catastrophic I-beam failure on the highway. This problem is noted by the manufacture, Lippert Components, before 2016. I contacted a Lippert representative, Paul Klskowski, on November 9, 2016. Lippert offered it to be repaired at a local shop and provided a detailed repair procedure. Lippert denied the repair because the quote was too high. I had no warning of any kind that the crack had occurred.

NHTSA ID
11424606
Incident
Oct 24, 2016
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 2, 2020

THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HAS A 1' CRACK IN IT AND KEEPS LOOSING AIR

NHTSA ID
11315741
Incident
Feb 14, 2020
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 26, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 EQUIPPED WITH 16X6 SANHUA TTW INC RIMS, MODEL NUMBERS: 66084-6H AND 66082-8H (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIDDLE RIM AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BOTH CRACKED AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO DEFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT NEW RIMS WERE NEEDED. THE RV WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
11246553
Incident
Jul 1, 2019
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO REAR ALUMINUM WHEELS CRACKED CAUSING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO DECREASE AND AS A RESULT, THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

NHTSA ID
10575811
Incident
Mar 25, 2013
Mileage
12,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 1, 2014

THIS IS THE THIRD FAILURE OF THE SAME MODEL RV TRAILER WHEEL IN 30 MONTHS. TWO FAILED IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. ALL THE WHEELS HAVE CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA OF THE WHEELS. THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN UNDER NORMAL USE FOR THE PAST 52 MONTHS DURING MORE THAN 20,000 MILES OF TRAVEL. THESE WHEELS WERE SOLD WITH MY 2009 HEARTLAND RV CYCLONE, MODEL 4012. THE WHEELS ARE 12 HOLE ALUMINUM 16X6.5J, 8 BOLT, MODEL TR4, DISTRIBUTED BY THE TREDIT TIRE AND WHEEL CO, INC. THE TREDIT TIRE AND WHEEL CO, INC. HONORED THEIR REPLACEMENT POLICY ON THE FIRST TWO WHEELS. I HAVE PURCHASED FIVE NEW REPLACEMENT WHEELS OF A DIFFERENT MODEL WITH HIGHER RATINGS TO MATCH MY LAST REPLACEMENT WHEEL. I HAVE PICTURES OF TWO DEFECTIVE WHEELS FOR REFERENCE. MARKINGS ON WHEEL: TTW INC TR4 SANHUA 16X6J 66084-6H 66082-8H MAX LOAD 3042 LBS UPDATED 02/06/2014*LJ

NHTSA ID
10562448
Incident
Jun 3, 2011
Mileage
15,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Aug 29, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED ABNORMALLY AND DROPPED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V077000 (EQUIPMENT). THE REMEDY HOWEVER DID NOT ADDRESS THE AXLE BEING OVERLOADED AT THE TIME OF BEING MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 12/03/13*LJ UPDATED 12/17/13*LJ

NHTSA ID
10537875
Incident
Jul 8, 2013
Mileage
23,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 11, 2012

DURING TIRE REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE OF A (REPORTED) TIRE FAILURE THE SAME DAY (ODI 10465213), I REQUESTED THE TIRE MECHANIC TO REMOVE AND INSPECT THE OTHER MISSION BRAND TIRES. UPON REMOVAL, THIS TIRE HAD SIGNIFICANT BUBBLING INSIDE. THIS IS FAILURE 2 OF 2. THIS TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW AND DIFFERENT BRAND. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10465219
Incident
Jun 2, 2012
Mileage
20,817 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 11, 2012

DURING A ROUTINE STOP AT A TRUCK STOP, THE ONSITE COMPLEMENTARY TIRE INSPECTOR BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION A TIRE THAT WAS BALLOONED LIKE A DOUGHNUT. THIS IS FAILURE 1 OF 2. THIS WHEEL AND TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THE VEHICLE'S SPARE. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10465213
Incident
Jun 2, 2012
Mileage
20,817 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Heartland Cyclone by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025010—
2024110—
2022030—
2021330—
2020220—
2019010—
2018100—
2017310—
2016130—
2015430—
2014720—
2013330—
20121010—
2011430—
2010110—
2009Viewing910—
20081420—
2007220—

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.