The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V486000·Announced 2020-08-18

2021 Heartland Mallard travel trailers: LP hose contact with suspension shackle

Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling 2021 Mallard travel trailers because the liquid propane hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a fire-risk vehicle defect with no reported injuries or property damage. The hazard is theoretical (potential fire risk rather than reported fires). Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mallard travel trailers. In these trailers, the liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may come into contact with the suspension shackle.

Contact between the LP hose and the shackle can cause premature failure of the hose. If the hose fails in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.

Approximately 204 units are affected by this recall. Owners will be notified by Heartland. Dealers will relocate the LP hose and connector to prevent contact with the shackle. Owners can contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 for more information, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HEARTLAND MALLARD
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
204

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MALLARD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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