2018 Heartland Trail Runner Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 7, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Trail Runner years
Not enough data 5th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Heartland Trail Runner so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2018 Heartland Trail Runner recalls (2)

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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.

Service brakes, electricNov 1, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V689000 · 1,085 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Prowler and Trail Runner recreational trailers. The wires for the electric brakes may get caught in the spring hangers during axle movement, possibly resulting in the wires being severed.

Risk: A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will clamp the wires out of the area of the spring hanger and shackle, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.36.

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 2018 Heartland Trail Runner?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Heartland Trail Runner?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Heartland Trail Runner a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trail Runner model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.