2011 Heartland North Trail Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 30, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other North Trail years
Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland North Trail. That ranks 2nd out of 13 North Trail model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2011 Heartland North Trail problems

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

Suspension1 · ~2,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%2,000——

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

2011 Heartland North Trail recalls (2)

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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.

WheelsDec 1, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V607000 · 527 vehicles

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.

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 heartland north trail. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a metal link which connected the front and rear axles, was piercing through some of the piping to the propane tank. The contact made repairs to the vehicle. The piping to the propane tank was…

Suspension · received Dec 10, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10369912

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland North Trail?

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

Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland North Trail?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Heartland North Trail a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other North Trail model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.