2021 Heartland Mallard Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mallard years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Heartland Mallard. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Mallard model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 100%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Heartland Mallard recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 North Trail and Mallard recreational trailers. The refrigerator roof vents were not routed properly during production.
Risk: An improperly routed vent may allow the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Further, exhaust gas trapped inside the vehicle can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof vent, and repair the vent sleeve connection if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner and 2020-2021 North Trail trailers. The LP gas lines may not have been tightened properly on the outside cooktops, which could result in a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the LP gas lines, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Tires; suspension:multiple axle
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers. These units had incorrect axle, rims, and tires installed during production.
Risk: The incorrect axles, rims, and tires can cause the trailer to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle, rims, tires and the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Frame has broken in 2 locations at spring attachment bracket.
Frame broke where leaf spring is attached to trailer.
2021 heartland mallard. Consumer writes in reafrds to axle safety recall. The consumer stated the lower metal siding separated from the trailer and began scraping the tires. The consumer believed this was caused by the larger tires recommended by the recall notice. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
Other Heartland Mallard years
← 2020 Mallard · 2022 Mallard →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Mallard | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 Mallard | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Mallard | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Mallard | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Mallard | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
See all Heartland Mallard problems by year, every Heartland model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Heartland models
Embed this 2021 Heartland Mallard badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Heartland Mallard?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Heartland Mallard?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.