How many recalls does the 2016 Heartland Wilderness have?

The 2016 Heartland Wilderness has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Heartland Wilderness has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Heartland Wilderness?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2016 Heartland Wilderness Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Heartland Wilderness has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,837 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16V566000 2016-08-01 4,585 affected

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…

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.

EQUIPMENT 15V199000 2015-04-03 252 affected

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the…

Consequence

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 heartland wilderness. While the rv was parked and the contact was asleep in the camper, the rv caught on fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The rv was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v566000 (electrical system, exterior…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-06-26

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 heartland wilderness. While the rv was parked and the contact was asleep in the camper, the rv caught on fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The rv was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v566000 (electrical system, exterior…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-06-26

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 2016 Heartland Wilderness as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.