2017 Heartland Mallard problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Heartland Mallard.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 3 of 3 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Heartland
Equipment #16V332000 · 2016 · 618 units
Problem: 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."
Risk: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
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.
Exterior Lighting, Electrical System #16V566000 · 2016 · 4,585 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
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.
Equipment #17V008000 · 2017 · 124 units
Problem: 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."
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.
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Heartland Mallard have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2017 Mallard. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Heartland Mallard problems?
In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.