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2019 Heartland Trail Runner

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 Sep 2, 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.
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Latest Jun 4, 2021
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Heartland Trail Runner, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and suspension categories. 4 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

  • Body & structure250.0%
  • Other / unspecified125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
21V428000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Jun 4, 2021
22,326 units potentially affected
The defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
The risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
19V043000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jan 18, 2019
294 units potentially affected
The defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The Federal Certification Label may contain incorrect tire size, load range and tire pressure information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: Tires with an incorrect pressure may affect handling or may fail, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy: Heartland has notified owners and provided replacement certification labels, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.45.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCManufacturer number 99.01.45View on NHTSA.gov
19V041000

TIRES

Jan 17, 2019
14 units potentially affected
The defect: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The trailers were equipped with Load Range D tires instead of Load Range E tires.
The risk: Tires with an insufficient Load Range may fail, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the correct load range, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.46.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCManufacturer number 99.01.46View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Sep 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Heartland Sundance. The contact stated that when inspecting the vehicle, the furnace was not anchored securely. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the furnace and toilet had been incorrectly installed by the manufacturer. The areas had to be anchored and sealed correctly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11431494
Incident
Jun 1, 2021
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 6, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Heartland Trail Runner. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V428000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11428057
Incident
Aug 6, 2021
Suspension
Filed Aug 3, 2020

ONE OF THE SPRING SHACKLES HAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE FRAME. IN FACT, THE FRAME TORE, THE WELD IS INTACT. I AM ATTEMPTING TO INCLUDE PHOTOS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11342962
Incident
Jul 30, 2020
Mileage
4,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 9, 2019

THE ROOF ON THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE ROOF. IT IS LIKE A THICK FABRIC COVER THAT BEGAN TO TEAR OFF THE TOP. WE HAD TO STOP AND TAPE IT WITH GORILLA TAPE. I BELONG TO A TERRY CLASSIC GROUP ON FACEBOOK AFTER POSTING WHAT HAPPENED, I LEARNED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OVER 100 UNITS THAT HEARTLAND S AWARE OF THE ISSUE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 04/30/2019 TOOK POSSESSION ON MAY 04, 2019. THE RV HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS SINCE JUNE 4TH. HEARTLAND IS NOT RESPONDING TO THE REQUEST FOR WARRANTY AUTHORIZATION TO PUT A NEW ROOF ON.

NHTSA ID
11218793
Incident
May 24, 2019
Mileage
16 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Heartland Trail Runner by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023020—
2022230—
2021020—
2020120—
2019Viewing440—
2018020—
2016010—
2015010—
2014010—
2013010—
2012010—
2011040—
2010110—
2007010—

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.