2014 Heartland Bighorn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn years
- Not enough data 4th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Heartland Bighorn. That ranks 4th out of 20 Bighorn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Heartland Bighorn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Heartland Bighorn recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: 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.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
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.
I have videos of my immaculate 2014 3570Fifth Wheel. Went to wire a set of stabilizer jacks and this is what I found. It is not the only truss under my RV that has welding on the cross braces or web that has failed. vin number [XXX]. My welder said the bad welds started to fail and cascade along…
Emergency exit window latch broke allowing exit window to flap like a bird's wing. Don't know what kept it from flying off and hitting a vehicle beside or behind me. Very poorly made, to light grade of aluminum used. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Same old story with these tires, towmax power king st235/85r16. We had these tires as original equipment for our 2014 heartland bighorn 5th wheel rv. We were traveling outside of moab utah when the left rear tire had a catastrophic blowout. Once we read about the issues with these tires, we decided…
We purchased our big horn as a left over in april 2015. We took several short trips to prepare for our us tour to to west coast and back. We put less than 3000 miles on the camper before the 1st power king towmax tire blew. While we were traveling on the highway, speed less than 60 miles per hour…
Saturday, 9/20/14, we drove approx 300 miles from fl on interstates 95 and 26, speed 65 mph or lower, towing our 2014 heartland bighorn 5th wheel trailer equipped with power king tow max st235/80r16 tires. Tire pressure (80 psi) and lug torque (120 ft/lb) checked before departure. Exited i-26 in…
Other Heartland Bighorn years
← 2013 Bighorn · 2015 Bighorn →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Bighorn | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Bighorn | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Bighorn | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Bighorn | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Bighorn | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Bighorn | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 Bighorn | 8 | 2 |
| 2012 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Bighorn | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 Bighorn | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Bighorn | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Bighorn | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Bighorn | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 Bighorn | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Bighorn | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Heartland Bighorn?
Owners most often report unknown or other, wheels, tires problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Heartland Bighorn?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Heartland Bighorn a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bighorn model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.