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2011 Heartland North Trail problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2011 Heartland North Trail — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other North Trail years?

North Trail NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted3 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 3 complaints
North Trail NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Heartland North Trail problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2011 Heartland North Trail 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.

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.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A METAL LINK WHICH CONNECTED THE FRONT AND REAR AXLES, WAS PIERCING THROUGH SOME OF THE PIPING TO THE PROPANE TANK. THE CONTACT MADE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE PIPING TO THE PROPANE TANK WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 25, 2010

2011 Heartland North Trail — common questions

Is the 2011 Heartland North Trail reliable?

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

Does the 2011 Heartland North Trail have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Heartland North Trail. 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.