2013 Heartland Sundance Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sundance years
- Not enough data 1st of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Heartland Sundance. That is the most of any Sundance model year in the database (19 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Heartland Sundance recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers, model 322RES, manufactured September 13, 2012, through April 30, 2013. The axles are mounted too far forward on the frame which may cause improper trailer balance while towing.
Risk: Improper trailer balance may lead to uncontrollable trailer sway, increasing the risk of a crash, property damage, and/or personal injury.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and the trailers will be returned to the factory where axles will be moved rearward, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers' Warranty/Service Department by email at "[email protected]," or by phone at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-12.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
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.
Tire failure on three power king tow max str 235/80/r16 in one day. Towing 2013 heartland 3000 ck sundance @ lovelock nevada, one tire blew and damaged side panel drivers side, other driver side tire had a bubble starting and third had bubble. *tr
With only 7000 miles on tow max trailer tires, st235/80r-16/10 highway bw, right front tire on front axle separated with almost all of the remaining tread gone. New tire put on - we paid $100 - rebated $70 from tire company. On 1/23/14, only 3000 miles later, noticed left front tire, same axle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 heartland sundance fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with power king towmax tires, size: 235/80/16 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the front passenger's side tire exploded. In addition, the rear…
Other Heartland Sundance years
← 2012 Sundance · 2014 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 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Sundance | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sundance | 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 2013 Heartland Sundance?
Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Heartland Sundance?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.