Vehicle recall 20V275000 · May 14, 2020
Heartland Mallard, Prowler and 2 more models
The U-bolt that secures the spare tire may break, and cause the spare tire to detach during travel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V275000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2020
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 7, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 392
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heartland Mallard (2020): 2020
- Heartland Prowler (2020): 2020
- Heartland Trail Runner (2020): 2020
- Heartland Wilderness (2020): 2020
Has your Heartland been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Heartland dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.