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2015 Heartland Elkridge problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2015 Heartland Elkridge — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Elkridge years?

Elkridge NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Elkridge NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Heartland Elkridge problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2015 Heartland Elkridge have recalls?

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

16V566000LightingAugust 1, 2016 · 4,585 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

Consequence

If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

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.

“WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND I-10 13 MILES EAST OF DESERT CENTER CA. DRIVING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR MY LEFT FRONT TIRE ON THE TRAILER HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I PULLED TO THE SIDE GOT OUT AND UPON INSPECTION OF OTHER TIRES I FOUND ANOTHER TIRE WITH BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL. CLEARLY SHOWING SEPARATION…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 5, 2016

2015 Heartland Elkridge — common questions

Is the 2015 Heartland Elkridge reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Heartland Elkridge have recalls?

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