2021 Heartland Mallard recreational trailers recalled for suspension defect
Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers with incorrect axle, rims, and tires that can cause overloading and increase crash risk. Free replacement parts are available.
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 structural vehicle defect affecting the suspension system. Although no injuries or crashes have been reported, the defect creates a genuine risk of serious harm by potentially causing the trailer to become overloaded, which increases crash risk.
Plain-English summary
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers due to incorrect suspension components installed during manufacturing. The units were equipped with incorrect axle, rims, and tires, which can cause the trailer to become overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.
Approximately 76 units are affected. Owners should contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to arrange free replacement of the axle, rims, tires, and spare tire. The recall began on January 28, 2021.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for additional information.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEARTLAND MALLARD
- Brand
- HEARTLAND
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational trailer
- Affected units
- 76
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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