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2017 Heartland Mallard Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Heartland Mallard has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heartland dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Heartland Mallard. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Heartland Mallard owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Heartland Mallard, describing incidents dated October 2, 2016 to June 11, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11221296 · Filed

    WIRING CONNECTION ON THE HOT WATER HEATER WAS NOT MADE SUFFICIENTLY WHICH LED TO THE WIRE BEING MELTED. THE ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS QUICKLY FOUND AND POWER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE TANK TO PREVENT FURTHER BURNING. THE UNIT WAS NOT MOVING AND WAS SETUP IN A CAMPGROUND.*DT *TR*DT*JB

  • ODI #10984966 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND MALLARD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE PULLEY CABLE SYSTEM THAT OPERATED ALL THREE SIDES HAD DETACHED FROM THE WALL DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER TWO SLIDE PULLEYS WERE ALSO DETACHING FROM THE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…

  • ODI #10911218 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND MALLARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER 24 HOURS, IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE LED LIGHTS. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED OUT BY ANOTHER…

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Incorrect Certification Label/Part 567

NHTSA #17V008000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported January 9, 2017 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 124 vehicles

Repair completion: 45.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Heartland campaign 99.01.31 · Owners notified January 25, 2017 · Vehicles built August 16, 2016 – December 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

LED Light Overheat Causing Fire

NHTSA #16V566000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported August 1, 2016 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,585 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 1, 2016 · Vehicles built August 19, 2015 – July 25, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Incorrect Tire Information on Placard/Part 567

NHTSA #16V332000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 20, 2016 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC

Potentially affected: 618 vehicles

Repair completion: 14.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 16, 2016 · Vehicles built March 3, 2016 – May 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Other Heartland Mallard model years

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