01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Heartland Mallard recall campaigns
NHTSA 17V008000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- January 9, 2017
- Potential units
- 124campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.".
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: January 25, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 16V566000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- August 1, 2016
- Potential units
- 4,585campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: September 1, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 16V332000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 20, 2016
- Potential units
- 618campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.".
Why it matters: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 16, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH