2019 Heartland Sundance Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 24, 2022 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sundance years
Not enough data 4th of 19 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Heartland Sundance. That ranks 4th out of 19 Sundance model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (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 2019 Heartland Sundance problems

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

Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 1 complaints
2019: 1201912022: 120221

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Heartland Sundance recalls (3)

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

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsJun 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V428000 · 22,326 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

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.

VisibilityNov 30, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V852000 · 847 vehicles

Problem: Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge, Milestone, Elk Ridge Express, Pioneer, Sundance, and Sundance XLT fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.

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.

Please see attachment named "RV axle and frame issues for NHTSA" for detailed account of what happened. The answers to the specific questions are below. •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Dexter rear axle bent and Lippert Frame…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 24, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11453929

After purchase noticed propane line mounted under frame exposing line to road debris could cause explosion.should be in frame

Structure · received Jul 15, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11231966

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Heartland Sundance?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Heartland Sundance?

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

Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.