Vehicle recall 20V486000 · August 18, 2020
2021 Heartland Mallard
The liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle.
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 2021 Mallard travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle.
- Consequence
- Contact with the shackle can cause premature failure of the LP hose, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the hose to prevent the LP hose/connector from being able to make contact with the shackle. The recall began October 9, 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
- 20V486000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 18, 2020
- Filed by
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 204
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2021): 2021
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