NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Heartland Trail Runner Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Heartland Trail Runner has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heartland dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Heartland Trail Runner. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Heartland Trail Runner owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Heartland Trail Runner, describing incidents dated December 13, 2021.
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- Equipment 1 complaint
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ODI #11443585 · Filed
2020 HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-428. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.
Propane Regulator May Fail and Cause Fire
NHTSA #21V428000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2021 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 22,326 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 3, 2021
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Safety consequence
Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
U-Bolts for Spare Tire Carrier May Break
NHTSA #20V275000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Carrier/Rack · NHTSA notice
Reported May 14, 2020 · Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 392 vehicles
Repair completion: 33.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 7, 2020
Defect description
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020 Mallard, Prowler, Trail Runner, and Wilderness trailers equipped with a bumper-mounted spare tire carrier. The U-bolt that secures the spare tire may break, and cause the spare tire to detach during travel.
Safety consequence
If both U-bolts break, the carrier and spare tire can detach from the unit, resulting in an increased risk of injury and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire mounting U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2020. 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.
Other Heartland Trail Runner model years
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