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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2017 Heartland Wilderness

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 12, 2016 to Aug 24, 2026.

Recalls (2)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (0)
Recall campaigns covering this model year25,203 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2017 trailer
Severity index100.02017 trailers average 7.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Heartland Wilderness peaked in 2016, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201612017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2017 Heartland Wilderness name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Lighting
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Heartland Wilderness

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Heartland Wilderness
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
16V-566Aug 1, 2016Affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheatElectrical system4,585Part replacement
16V-332May 20, 2016Certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."Equipment618Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Heartland Wilderness

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 24, 2026Failure Aug 21, 2026Wickenburg, AZElectrical system, Exterior lightingFire

    The contact owns a 2017 Heartland Wilderness RV. The contact stated that the exterior LED lights caught on fire after being left on for an extended period. Neighbors alerted the owner, who discovered flames coming from the passenger’s side light assembly. The driver’s side assembly was melted. The owner disconnected the battery, and a bystander extinguished the fire with water. There was no injury sustained. The Fire Department was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that pictures of the damage were taken, and the damaged assembly was removed. The manufacturer was unreachable. The contact discovered an open recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V566000 (Exterior Lighting and Electrical System); but was not notified of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint 11759225
  2. Filed Aug 12, 2016Failure Aug 12, 2016120 milesJacksonville, FLElectrical systemFire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120.

    NHTSA complaint 10895376
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

No manufacturer communications on file

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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