RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2020 Heartland Bighorn Traveler recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2020 Heartland Bighorn Traveler with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 02
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
02- Structure#2020402
18 units affected
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the front landing legs may not be properly supported. As a result, the legs could buckle and cause the front of the trailer to drop while it is parked. Safety Risk: A trailer that drops suddenly could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Heartland RV will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to install a jack bracket to reinforce the front landing legs.
- Electrical#2019346
503 units affected
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the electrical connection for the air conditioning unit(s) may not have been assembled correctly. This could cause the connection to overheat, which could increase the risk of a fire. Safety Risk: A fire could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Heartland RV will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their trailer to a dealer to replace the connector for the air conditioning units.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
02- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#20V521000
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.
Risk: If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
- EQUIPMENT#20V084000
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020 Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer Fifth Wheel trailers. The smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom.
Risk: In the event of a fire, the smoke detector may not provide adequate warning for the occupants to be able to escape safely, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will either relocate the detector or add an additional one, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2020 Heartland Bighorn Traveler VIN
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