2011 Heartland Sundance Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sundance years
- Not enough data 4th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Heartland Sundance. That ranks 4th out of 19 Sundance model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Heartland Sundance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 4,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Heartland Sundance recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Elkridge, North Country, North Trail FW, 2011 Big Country, Bighorn, Caliber, Country Ridge, Cyclone, Edge, Focus, Graystone, Landmark, MPG, North Trail TT, Road Warrior, Sundance, Sundance TT, Sundance XLT FW, Sundance XLT TT, Trail Runner, 2018 Fuel TT, 2016-2018 Sundance XLT TT, and Torque TT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Wheels
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 owns a 2011 heartland sundance 5th wheel. The contact stated that the furnace and air conditioner failed to operate when activated due to a short circuit. The same failure occurred eight different times and the vehicle was repaired each time by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 2500, which was hitched to a 2011 heartland sundance fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a driver of another vehicle alerted the contact that smoke was erupting from the brakes. The contact maneuvered the…
Other Heartland Sundance years
← 2010 Sundance · 2012 Sundance →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Sundance | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Sundance | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Sundance | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Sundance | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Sundance | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Sundance | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Sundance | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Sundance | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 Sundance | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Sundance | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Sundance | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Sundance | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Heartland Sundance?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Heartland Sundance?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Heartland Sundance a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sundance model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.