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2015 Heartland Big Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2015 Heartland Big Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Big Country years?

Big Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted7 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Big Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Heartland Big Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure133%
Suspension133%
Tires & Wheels133%

Does the 2015 Heartland Big Country have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V482000OtherJuly 30, 2015 · 1,680 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

15V049000SuspensionJanuary 30, 2015 · 131 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Heartland Big Country 3800FL vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to December 16, 2014 and 2015 Heartland Big Country 3900FLP vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to January 12, 2015, 2015 Heartland Big Horn 3750FL vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to January 14, 2015, and Landmark 365 Charleston vehicles manufactured on December 24, 2014. In the affected recreational vehicles, the axles may be placed too far forward on the frame resulting in improper weight distribution across the axles.

Consequence

Improper weight distribution across the axles may result in poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will move the axles rearward to help with weight distribution on the Big Horn, and 3800 FL Big Country, and will add a ballast to the pin box to improve handling the 3900 FLP Big Country, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-19.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WE HAD NOTICED A CRACK IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE FIBER GLASS IN THE RV, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WELDINGS INSIDE THE WALL WHERE FAULTY AND CAME UNWELDED, I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THESE WELDS RE-DONE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE WOULD NOT COMMUNICATE WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 8, 2019

“WE HAD NOTICED A CRACK IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE FIBER GLASS IN THE RV, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WELDINGS INSIDE THE WALL WHERE FAULTY AND CAME UNWELDED, I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THESE WELDS RE-DONE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE WOULD NOT COMMUNICATE WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 8, 2019

“IN OCTOBER, 2016, A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE OF THE TRAILER (NEW), THE FRONT-LEFT TIRE WAS FOUND TO BE LOW ON PRESSURE (TRAILER WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME). TOOK TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO LOCAL TIRE STORE AND THEY FOUND THAT THE RIM WAS CRACKED JUST INSIDE ONE OF THE WHEEL SPOKES. WHEEL WAS REPLACED BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 7, 2017

2015 Heartland Big Country — common questions

Is the 2015 Heartland Big Country reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Heartland Big Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Heartland Big Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.