2015 Heartland Road Warrior Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 17, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Road Warrior years
Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Heartland Road Warrior. That is the most of any Road Warrior model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). 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 Road Warrior problems

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

Equipment1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Tires1 · ~1,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———
Tires150%1,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Heartland Road Warrior recalls (3)

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

EquipmentNov 14, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V819000 · 2,045 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Cyclone travel trailers manufactured July 6, 2014, to September 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 Road Warrior and 2016 Torque trailers manufactured July 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 heartland road warrior. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v819000 (equipment), 15v234000 (equipment), and 15v198000 (equipment). The recalls were not repaired due to the dealer's refusal. The dealer stated that since the vehicle was not…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 17, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10955316

Traveling 65 miles an hour, pulling my 2015 5th wheel on the freeway. Tire blew. Pulled over on the side of the road, used the spare to get off the freeway and to discount tire. Purchased 2 new tires.

Tires · received May 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10865628

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Heartland Road Warrior?

Owners most often report equipment, fuel/propulsion system, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Heartland Road Warrior?

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

Was the 2015 Heartland Road Warrior a good year?

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