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2011 Heartland Elk Ridge problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Elk Ridge years?

Elk Ridge NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted4 complaints2011: 2 complaints2013: 4 complaints2014: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Elk Ridge NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Other150%

Does the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V607000Tires & WheelsDecember 1, 2010 · 527 units

Defect

HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 15"X6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIGN STEEL WHEELS WITH A SIX HOLE BOLT PATTERN. SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE CENTER PLATE DUE TO IMPROPER PLATE ALIGNMENT.

Consequence

THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

HEARTLAND WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 877-262-8032.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH WIRING *TGW THE HITCH PIN WAS LOOSE AND TIPPED AT AN ANGLE, THE RADIO CAME ON BY ITSELF, THE FRAME WAS FLEXING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE LANDING GEAR SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE 110 VOLT WAS TRIPPING THE BREAKER AND WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE CODE. ALSO, THE 12 VOLT WIRING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 1, 2011

“CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH WIRING *TGW THE HITCH PIN WAS LOOSE AND TIPPED AT AN ANGLE, THE RADIO CAME ON BY ITSELF, THE FRAME WAS FLEXING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE LANDING GEAR SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THE 110 VOLT WAS TRIPPING THE BREAKER AND WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE CODE. ALSO, THE 12 VOLT WIRING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2011

2011 Heartland Elk Ridge — common questions

Is the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Heartland Elk Ridge. 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.