2011 Heartland BIG Horn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BIG Horn years
- Not enough data 11th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland BIG Horn. That ranks 11th out of 20 BIG Horn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 44,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Heartland BIG Horn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Heartland BIG Horn 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.
The contact owns a 2011 Heartland Big Horn. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph when they noticed smoking coming from the left rear-axel. The contact got flagged by another vehicle to pull over. Once they did so the vehicle was then set on fire. The contact stated they put…
Other Heartland BIG Horn years
← 2010 BIG Horn · 2012 BIG Horn →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BIG Horn | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 BIG Horn | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 BIG Horn | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 BIG Horn | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 BIG Horn | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 BIG Horn | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 BIG Horn | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 BIG Horn | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 BIG Horn | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 BIG Horn | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 BIG Horn | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 BIG Horn | 8 | 2 |
| 2012 BIG Horn | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 BIG Horn | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 BIG Horn | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 BIG Horn | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 BIG Horn | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 BIG Horn | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 BIG Horn | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland BIG Horn?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland BIG Horn?
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 Horn a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BIG Horn model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.