2011 Heartland BIG Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BIG Country years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland BIG Country. That ranks 2nd out of 13 BIG Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Heartland BIG Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 6,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Heartland BIG Country recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Risk: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Heartland is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 1-877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Within one hour of leaving home had three separate tire blowouts on rv. Tires did not appear worn, inflated properly, load appropriate, and stored under cover. Less than 6000 miles on these 2 year old original equipment on heartland big country rv. Occurred on i-35 dallas causing significant damage…
The affected parts section above would not keep my affected parts listed, so they were the delaminated tire, fender skirting and some wiring. While towing my 2011 3250 ts big country fifth wheel at approximately 35 mph my drivers side front tire tread on the camper delaminated. The camper was…
Tread came off tire will traveling on i-515 in henderson nv. Tire was properly inflated as we had left the servicing dealership just 30 minutes prior. This brand of tire seems to have a high failure rate if the complaints on the heartland owners forum are any indication. *tr
Other Heartland BIG Country years
← 2010 BIG Country · 2012 BIG Country →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 BIG Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 BIG Country | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 BIG Country | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 BIG Country | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 BIG Country | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 BIG Country | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 BIG Country | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland BIG Country?
Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland BIG Country?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Heartland BIG Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BIG Country model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.