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.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HEARTLAND | MALLARD |
| 2020 | HEARTLAND | PROWLER |
| 2020 | HEARTLAND | TRAIL RUNNER |
| 2020 | HEARTLAND | WILDERNESS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.