NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Heartland Mallard Recalls
The 2017 Heartland Mallard has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the RV's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Heartland Mallard built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
2 fires
3 recalls on the 2017 Heartland Mallard
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA 16V332000- The defect
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA 17V008000- The defect
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Mallard recreational trailers. The certification label on these vehicles may have incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- If the label has incorrect tire pressure or size information, the operator may improperly inflate the tires or possibly over load the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.31.
Reported September 1, 2017 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA 16V566000- The defect
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
- The risk
- If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Reported January 8, 2016 by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
What owners report about the 2017 Heartland Mallard
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2017 Heartland Mallard with NHTSA and 2 a fire.
Most complained about
- Electrical System2
- Equipment1
- Tires1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own RV
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Heartland Mallard built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, on a plate near the entry door, inside a cabinet, or on the trailer tongue for a towable, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the RV is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.