2017 Heartland Mallard Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mallard years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Heartland Mallard. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Mallard model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 900 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Heartland Mallard problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 900 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 1,001 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Heartland Mallard recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Mallard recreational trailers. The certification label on these vehicles may have incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the label has incorrect tire pressure or size information, the operator may improperly inflate the tires or possibly over load the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.31.
Exterior lighting; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Wiring connection on the hot water heater was not made sufficiently which led to the wire being melted. The electrical burning smell was quickly found and power was turned off to the tank to prevent further burning. The unit was not moving and was setup in a campground.*dt *tr*dt*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 heartland mallard rv. The contact stated that the slide pulley cable system that operated all three sides had detached from the wall due to a mechanical defect. The contact stated that the other two slide pulleys were also detaching from the wall. The vehicle was towed…
Westlake tire came on 2017 m32 mallard bumper pull travel trailer. Tire had exactly 1,001 miles on it and the tread separated from the sidewall at approximately 60 mph.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 heartland mallard. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked over 24 hours, it was informed that the vehicle caught on fire. A fire report was filed and it was determined that the fire originated from the led lights. The fire was extinguished out by another…
Other Heartland Mallard years
← 2016 Mallard · 2018 Mallard →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Mallard | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Mallard | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 Mallard | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Mallard | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Mallard | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Heartland Mallard?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Heartland Mallard?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Heartland Mallard a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mallard model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.