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2015 Heartland Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2015 Heartland Cyclone — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Cyclone years?

Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted23 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 23 complaints2009: 9 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 15 complaints2013: 5 complaints2014: 11 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Heartland Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels360%
Body & Structure240%

Does the 2015 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

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

16V819000OtherNovember 14, 2016 · 2,045 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Cyclone travel trailers manufactured July 6, 2014, to September 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 Road Warrior and 2016 Torque trailers manufactured July 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.

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.

15V198000OtherApril 3, 2015 · 1,691 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, Landmark 365, Road Warrior, and Torque fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Consequence

If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-20.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DRIVING ONTO AN ONRAMP FROM HIGHWAY 20 ON TO I-80 EAST IN CALIFORNIA ~ 50 MILES WEST OF RENO, NV. TRAVELING ~ 40MPH; DRY ROAD CONDITION AND THE OUTSIDE TEMP WAS ABOUT 50 DEGRESS; TOWING OUR 2015 HEARTLAND 5TH WHEEL RV. BLOWOUT ACCRUED WITH TOWMAXX STR 235/80/R16. CAUSED $3000.00 TO THE RV.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 17, 2015

“MANUFACTURER INCORRECTLY PLACED STICKER SHOWING WHERE TO DRILL A 4 INCH HOLE IN SIDE OF VEHICLE FOR A DRYER VENT. CUTTING HOLE WHERE SHOWN ACTUALLY CUTS THROUGH AN ALUMINUM FRAME MEMBER AS SHOWN IN ATTACHED PICS DEGRADING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE FRAME/BODY. *TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 21, 2018

2015 Heartland Cyclone — common questions

Is the 2015 Heartland Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Heartland Cyclone. 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.