2011 Heartland Caliber Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland Caliber. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Heartland Caliber 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 | 1 | 100% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Heartland Caliber recalls (4)
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.
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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.
Wheels
Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15"x6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fix: Heartland will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact heartland at 877-262-8032.
Suspension
Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 caliber travel trailers manufactured from july 21, 2010, through september 15, 2010. These vehicles have the potential for the suspension to contact the liquid propane (lp) pipe under trailer. This contact can cause damage to the lp pipe which could result in a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire which could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will move the lp pipe away from the suspension to prevent contact and replace any damaged pipe. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on october 8, 2010. Owners may contact warranty/service department by email at [email protected], or by phone at 877-262-8032.
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 15" chinese tires used on trailers should be banned in this country. Because they are cheap imports they are used as standard equipment by the manufactures,as cost savings. This takes away any competition from american tire manufacturers,so as a result, there are little if any american made…
Other Heartland Caliber years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland Caliber?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland Caliber?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Heartland Caliber a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caliber model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.