2009 Heartland CYCLONE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
17,909 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 |
Tires: 3; Wheels: 3; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension: 1; Wheels:Rim: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 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: 6; 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 (6). 3 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 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 10384527 · 2011-02-25 (February 25, 2011)
I HAVE A YEAR AND A HALF OLD 5TH WHEEL WITH MISSION ST235/80R16 TIRES THAT HAS SIX TIRES ON IT. I HAD TWO SEPARATE BLOWOUTS IN ONE TRIP YESTERDAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10384527 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10465213 · 2012-07-11 (July 11, 2012)
DURING A ROUTINE STOP AT A TRUCK STOP, THE ONSITE COMPLEMENTARY TIRE INSPECTOR BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION A TIRE THAT WAS BALLOONED LIKE A DOUGHNUT. THIS IS FAILURE 1 OF 2. THIS WHEEL AND TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THE VEHICLE'S SPARE. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,817 miles reported. Look up ODI 10465213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10465219 · 2012-07-11 (July 11, 2012)
DURING TIRE REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE OF A (REPORTED) TIRE FAILURE THE SAME DAY (ODI 10465213), I REQUESTED THE TIRE MECHANIC TO REMOVE AND INSPECT THE OTHER MISSION BRAND TIRES. UPON REMOVAL, THIS TIRE HAD SIGNIFICANT BUBBLING INSIDE. THIS IS FAILURE 2 OF 2. THIS TIRE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW AND DIFFERENT BRAND. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,817 miles reported. Look up ODI 10465219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10537875 · 2013-08-29 (August 29, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED ABNORMALLY AND DROPPED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V077000 (EQUIPMENT). THE REMEDY HOWEVER DID NOT ADDRESS THE AXLE BEING OVERLOADED AT THE TIME OF BEING MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT …
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10537875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10562448 · 2014-02-01 (February 1, 2014)
THIS IS THE THIRD FAILURE OF THE SAME MODEL RV TRAILER WHEEL IN 30 MONTHS. TWO FAILED IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. ALL THE WHEELS HAVE CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA OF THE WHEELS. THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN UNDER NORMAL USE FOR THE PAST 52 MONTHS DURING MORE THAN 20,000 MILES OF TRAVEL. THESE WHEELS WERE SOLD WITH MY 2009 HEARTLAND RV CYCLONE, MODEL 4012. THE WHEELS ARE 12 HOLE ALUMINUM 16X6.5J, 8 BOLT, MODEL TR4, DISTRIBUTED BY THE TREDIT TIRE AND WHEEL CO, INC. THE TREDIT TIRE AND WHEEL CO, INC. HONORED THEIR REPLACEMENT POLICY ON THE FIRST TWO WHEELS. I HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10562448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10575811 · 2014-03-31 (March 31, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO REAR ALUMINUM WHEELS CRACKED CAUSING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO DECREASE AND AS A RESULT, THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10575811 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11246553 · 2019-08-26 (August 26, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 EQUIPPED WITH 16X6 SANHUA TTW INC RIMS, MODEL NUMBERS: 66084-6H AND 66082-8H (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIDDLE RIM AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BOTH CRACKED AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO DEFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT NEW RIMS WERE NEEDED. THE RV WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11246553 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11315741 · 2020-03-02 (March 2, 2020)
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL HAS A 1' CRACK IN IT AND KEEPS LOOSING AIR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11315741 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V077000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2010-03-03 (March 3, 2010)
HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CYCLONE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE ACTUAL AXLE RATING (GAWR) IS 5,080LBS AND IS LISTED AS 5,200LBS ON THE LABEL.
Consequence: A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITH ONE THAT HAS THE CORRECT GAWR LISTED FOR EACH AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.
NHTSA campaign record ↗