2018 Heartland Bighorn Recalls

This page queries the official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall database for the 2018 Heartland Bighorn. The live results below can change as NHTSA adds or updates campaign records.

How to read a recall record

The NHTSA campaign number identifies the federal recall record. The component field describes the affected system; the summary explains the defect or noncompliance; the consequence describes the safety risk; and the remedy explains the manufacturer’s corrective action. The number of units shown in a campaign is generally campaign-wide and should not be interpreted as the number of Bighorn units affected unless the record specifically says so.

Why an RV can have several layers of recalls

Motorized RVs combine a chassis, powertrain and driving systems with a separately manufactured coach body and installed equipment. A safety campaign can therefore originate with the chassis manufacturer, RV manufacturer or a component supplier. Towable RVs can likewise be affected by recalls involving axles, appliances, windows, doors, electrical equipment or other installed components. That is why model-level NHTSA results are a useful screen but not the final eligibility decision.

Confirm your exact RV by VIN

Use the 17-character VIN for the final eligibility check. A model can appear in a campaign while only a subset of production dates or configurations is covered. If you are buying a used 2018 Heartland Bighorn, ask the seller for the VIN before closing the transaction and check for unresolved safety campaigns. Keep documentation of completed recall work with the RV’s service history.

What to do if a recall appears

Record the campaign number and read the remedy section before scheduling service. Some campaigns have an immediate repair available while others begin with an interim notice and receive final repair instructions later. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized servicing dealer to confirm parts availability and whether your VIN is included. Do not assume a campaign is closed merely because an RV has changed owners.

Data source and update policy

RVVerdicts retrieves model-level recall records from the public NHTSA Recalls API each time this page is loaded. NHTSA describes its recall dataset as covering vehicles and equipment and lists a daily update frequency. RVVerdicts does not independently determine whether a defect exists, whether a remedy has been completed, or whether your individual VIN is included.