2015 Heartland Elkridge Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 16, 2016 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Elkridge years
Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Heartland Elkridge. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Elkridge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Heartland Elkridge problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Wheels1 · ~3,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels1100%3,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Heartland Elkridge recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Exterior lighting; electrical system:wiringAug 1, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V566000 · 4,585 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Equipment:other:labelsJul 30, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V482000 · 1,680 vehicles

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/trailerApr 3, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V198000 · 1,691 vehicles

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.

Was traveling east bound i-10 13 miles east of desert center ca. Driving at 60 miles per hour my left front tire on the trailer had a catastrophic failure. I pulled to the side got out and upon inspection of other tires i found another tire with bubble on the side wall. Clearly showing separation…

Wheels · received Aug 16, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10896310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Heartland Elkridge?

Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Heartland Elkridge?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Heartland Elkridge a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elkridge model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.