2016 Heartland Prowler Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 15, 2019 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Prowler years
Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Heartland Prowler so far. 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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2016 Heartland Prowler recalls (3)

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Electrical system:wiringJul 12, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V525000 · 5,598 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Risk: Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.

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 15V199000 · 252 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland Prowler?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Heartland Prowler?

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

Was the 2016 Heartland Prowler a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prowler model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.