2021 Heartland Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cyclone years
- Not enough data 7th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Heartland Cyclone. That ranks 7th out of 18 Cyclone model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Heartland Cyclone recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:tread/belt
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cyclone, Fuel, Gravity, and Warrior vehicles equipped with certain Sailun tires, sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
Risk: Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.
Risk: Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.
Risk: If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
We were driving north on [XXX] from Albuquerque to Aztec, NM driving between 65 and 70 mph. There was no debris in the road and the tire on the passenger rear axle blew out. The tread separation tore up the side skirt and trim. I checked the tire pressure on the other 5 tires and all were inflated…
The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone. The contact stated that the RV was parked at a campground charging station when the contact noticed there was dark grey smoke coming from inside of the RV under the bar area in the vehicle. The contact unplugged the main power from the vehicle and removed…
The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone travel trailer. The contact stated that the two axles that support the weight of the trailer were bent. The axles only supported 14,000 pounds however, the trailer weighs 15,320 pounds, which caused the axles to bend. The travel trailer was taken to an…
Other Heartland Cyclone years
← 2020 Cyclone · 2022 Cyclone →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cyclone | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 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 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 2021 Heartland Cyclone?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Heartland Cyclone?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.