2011 Heartland Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cyclone years
- Not enough data 5th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland Cyclone. That ranks 5th out of 18 Cyclone model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 4,105 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner 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 Cyclone 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 | 50% | 4,105 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 50% | 800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Heartland Cyclone 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.
Before a recent trip, I noticed that one of the wheels on my trailer had cracked. I checked the other wheels, and they appeared fine, so I replaced the damaged one at my local Les Schwab. After a four-hour drive, I discovered that three more wheels had cracked. I contacted Les Schwab, and they came…
Towmax str st235/80r16 tires. Tire on left side rear of trailer blow out at 45-50 mph on interstate i80e colfax ca about 1 hour into trip with total radial separation causing damage to rv body and rim. Tires have about 800 miles on them since new with new like tread and checked psi of 80 prior to…
While traveling north from san antonio, tx to lancaster, pa with our 2011 heartland cyclone 3950 we had a severe blowout on the door side of the fifth wheel(passenger side of truck). This blowout caused significant damage to the rear side of the cyclone. This fifth wheel only had 200 miles of…
6000 miles of normal trailer towing. No impact or other unusual activity. During parking of trailer, found tire with belt deformation and related abnormal wear ("flat spot"). Tire was out of round. Tire required replacement, replaced all 6 tires due to possible/visible similar failure. *tr
Other Heartland Cyclone years
← 2010 Cyclone · 2012 Cyclone →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cyclone | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Cyclone | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Cyclone | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Cyclone | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Cyclone | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Cyclone | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Cyclone | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Cyclone | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Cyclone | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Cyclone | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Cyclone | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland Cyclone?
Owners most often report tires, wheels, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland Cyclone?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Heartland Cyclone a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cyclone model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.