2017 Heartland Mallard Recalls

All 2017 Heartland Mallard recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

August 1st, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V566000
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 19th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 25th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: September 1st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

August 1st, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V566000
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 19th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 25th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: September 1st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

May 20th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V332000
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 3rd, 2016
Manufactured End Date: May 16th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 16th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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