2013 Heartland ELK Ridge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ELK Ridge years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Heartland ELK Ridge. That is the most of any ELK Ridge model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,300 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 4,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Heartland ELK Ridge recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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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 Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
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.
While towing my fifth wheel rv on i40 approximately 30 miles east of sevierville, tn. I had a blowout on the front passenger side tire on my fifth wheel. My speed was around 60 mph and the tires had less than 1500 total miles since new. I immediately pulled off to the side of the road to inspect…
While driving on hwy 101 the rear leaf springs on the rear axle snapped. Not a clean break by a jagged one. The remaining leaf springs held. The leaf springs according to the dealer are rated at 3000 on each spring. Total 12000 lbs for a gvwr trailer of 14600 lbs. I would say that is under sprung…
I have a heartland trailer which i purchased new in nov of 2012. On our first trip the tire blew on the trailer. Traded it for the spare and the warranty company tredit replaced the tire. Two months later another blowout with two other tires. I replaced al four tire with a different brand. In…
Other Heartland ELK Ridge years
← 2012 ELK Ridge · 2014 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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 ELK Ridge | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Heartland ELK Ridge?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Heartland ELK Ridge?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.