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2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 492 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 14V128000 2014-03-18 417 affected
Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bighorn Silverado, 2014 Bighorn and 2013-2014 Cyclone, and Landmark fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013…

Consequence

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-17. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the…

EQUIPMENT 12V470000 2012-09-25 68 affected
Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire,…

Consequence

A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.

EQUIPMENT 12V417000 2012-08-28 7 affected
Defect

Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.

Consequence

If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.

Complaints by component

TIRES
2
EQUIPMENT
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“We had a tire explode on our fifth wheel trailer and were only going 25mph. All tires are checked for damage prior to every trip and max air pressure adjusted if needed. The exploding tire damaged the side of our trailer and ripped out wiring to a slide out. Upon review of the internet and related…”

TIRES · reported 2016-06-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 heartland bighorn trailer. The contact stated that the water heather tank exploded and flooded the kitchen area, damaging the furnace in the process. The manufacturer was contacted but denied assistance with the repair. The trailer was not repaired. The trailer also did…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2012-10-01

“Heartland trailer bought july, 2012. Less than 4000 miles later on sept. 29, right rear power king 235/85/r16 exploded with complete tread separation and causing significant damage to the trailer.the tires were new and properly inflated. Shouldn't these tires be recalled before someone is killed?…”

TIRES · reported 2012-09-29
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.