NHTSA Recall 20V275000: Carrier/rack (equipment)
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 392 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Heartland Mallard.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V275000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › CARRIER/RACK |
| Report received | May 14, 2020 |
| Owner notification | July 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V275000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heartland Mallard | 2020 |
| Heartland Prowler | 2020 |
| Heartland Trail Runner | 2020 |
| Heartland Wilderness | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.