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2012 Heartland BIGHORN SILVERADO: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

5,750 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Tires
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Tires2

Tires: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
1
2015
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20141
20151

2014: 1; 2015: 1

Pattern summary

Tires leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10637784 · 2014-09-20 (September 20, 2014)

2 POWER KING TOWMAX STR TIRES, 2 YEARS OLD, VERY LOW MILEAGE, TOWING 4 TIRE BIG HORN FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER, SEPARATED TREADS ON JULY 6 AND JULY 13 OF 2014. CAMPER IS WELL UNDER WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS, TIRE PRESSURE ALWAYS RUN AT 80 PSI. CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO CAMPER.

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10637784 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10726012 · 2015-06-18 (June 18, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HEARTLAND BIGHORN SILVERADO TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: LT235/80R16 E. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 8/6/15*CN UPDATED 12/23/2015*JS

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726012 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

12V417000 · Equipment

Reported: 2012-08-28 (August 28, 2012)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
12V470000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings

Reported: 2012-09-25 (September 25, 2012)

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, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗