2011 Heartland ELK Ridge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ELK Ridge years
- Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland ELK Ridge. That ranks 2nd out of 14 ELK Ridge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). 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 ELK Ridge 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Heartland ELK Ridge 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.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Risk: If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
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.
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.
Consumer states problem with wiring *tgw the hitch pin was loose and tipped at an angle, the radio came on by itself, the frame was flexing on the driver's side, the landing gear switch was inoperative, the 110 volt was tripping the breaker and was not in compliance code. Also, the 12 volt wiring…
Other Heartland ELK Ridge years
← 2010 ELK Ridge · 2012 ELK Ridge →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 ELK Ridge | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 ELK Ridge | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 ELK Ridge | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 ELK Ridge | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 ELK Ridge | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 ELK Ridge | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 ELK Ridge | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 ELK Ridge | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 ELK Ridge | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland ELK Ridge?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland ELK Ridge?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Heartland ELK Ridge a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ELK Ridge model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.