2015 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 2015 Heartland Cyclone. That ranks 5th out of 18 Cyclone model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,500 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 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 4,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 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 model year 2015-2016 Cyclone travel trailers manufactured July 6, 2014, to September 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 Road Warrior and 2016 Torque trailers manufactured July 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.
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 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.
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.
Manufacturer incorrectly placed sticker showing where to drill a 4 inch hole in side of vehicle for a dryer vent. Cutting hole where shown actually cuts through an aluminum frame member as shown in attached pics degrading the structural integrity of the vehicle frame/body. *tt
Three separate blowouts over two trips of my dynamic tire, towmax str 235/85 16 e 10ply tires. First incident was a solo tire separation leaving only sidewalls on the rear driver side wheel. Second and third tires were on the same trip one day apart. Tire number two was a slow leak detected by my…
On 8/11/2015 while taking my cyclone 4200 in for service i had a tire blow out. I have only had the rv for 10 months and it has spent most of that time in the shop for warranty work. When i first purchased the rv i tried to get the dealer to change them out as i notice some indentations on the side…
Driving onto an onramp from highway 20 on to i-80 east in california ~ 50 miles west of reno, nv. Traveling ~ 40mph; dry road condition and the outside temp was about 50 degress; towing our 2015 heartland 5th wheel rv. Blowout accrued with towmaxx str 235/80/r16. Caused $3000.00 to the rv…
Other Heartland Cyclone years
← 2014 Cyclone · 2016 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 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Cyclone | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Cyclone | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 Cyclone | 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 2015 Heartland Cyclone?
Owners most often report structure, wheels, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Heartland Cyclone?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.