Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) heartland big country 3650rl equipped with dynamic sailun tires, size: 235/85/r16. After driving 70 MPH and stopping at a rest area, the contact noticed that all four tires were deteriorated. The recreational vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or replacement of the tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle and tires were not included in a recall. The VIN was not available. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 15,000.
The worst 2016 Heartland Big Country problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V482000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1‑877‑262‑8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
Recall number 15V199000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Heartland Big Country 2
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Is the 2016 Heartland Big Country reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Heartland Big Country, fewer than a typical Big Country model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Heartland Big Country?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Heartland Big Country have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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