NHTSA Campaign 20V275000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Issued by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC · Reported May 14, 2020 · 392 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND | MALLARD | 2020 | 392 |
| HEARTLAND | PROWLER | 2020 | 392 |
| HEARTLAND | TRAIL RUNNER | 2020 | 392 |
| HEARTLAND | WILDERNESS | 2020 | 392 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V275000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.