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2015 Heartland CycloneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2015 Heartland Cyclone, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-482 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 9%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Heartland Cyclone has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Wheels20
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Heartland Cyclone recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

21%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment

Recall 16V-819 · Nov 14, 2016 · 2,045 vehicles · 423 repaired

Risk. If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

9%repaired · 2016 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 15V-482 · Jul 30, 2015 · 1,680 vehicles · 143 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

23%repaired · 2016 Q4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-198 · Apr 3, 2015 · 1,691 vehicles · 391 repaired

Risk. If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Heartland.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Cyclone year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cyclone median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cyclone owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MANUFACTURER INCORRECTLY PLACED STICKER SHOWING WHERE TO DRILL A 4 INCH HOLE IN SIDE OF VEHICLE FOR A DRYER VENT. CUTTING HOLE WHERE SHOWN ACTUALLY CUTS THROUGH AN ALUMINUM FRAME MEMBER AS SHOWN IN ATTACHED PICS DEGRADING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE FRAME/BODY. *TT
Complaint 11089582 · Apr 23, 2018
ON 8/11/2015 WHILE TAKING MY CYCLONE 4200 IN FOR SERVICE I HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE RV FOR 10 MONTHS AND IT HAS SPENT MOST OF THAT TIME IN THE SHOP FOR WARRANTY WORK. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE RV I TRIED TO GET THE DEALER TO CHANGE THEM OUT AS I NOTICE SOME INDENTATIONS ON THE SIDE…
Complaint 10782964 · Oct 16, 2015 · 2,500 miles

Own a 2015 Cyclone?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.