Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 6, 2021
Heartland Trail Runner 2020: Increased propane pressure risk of fire
Heartland is recalling 2020 Trail Runner trailers with Winntec 6020 propane regulators due to potential pressure increase causing fire risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
“Heartland Trail Runner 2020: Increased propane pressure risk of fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79603-heartland-trail-runner-2020-increased-propane-pressure-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #21V428000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V428000).
NHTSA announced on April 6, 2021, that Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, Pioneer, Terry Classic, Lithium, and North Trail trailers due to a propane regulator failure risk. Dealers will replace the faulty regulator and test for leaks free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Heartland Mallard, 2018-2021
Heartland Shadow Cruiser, 2018-2021
Heartland Sundance XLTTT, 2018-2021
Heartland Wilderness, 2018-2021
Heartland Prowler, 2018-2021
Heartland Trail Runner, 2018-2021
Heartland Pioneer, 2018-2019
Heartland Terry Classic, 2018-2019
Heartland Lithium, 2020-2021
Heartland North Trail, 2021
What to do
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.
The hazard
The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure that can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Heartland Recreational Vehicles has had 54 other recalls on record since July 5, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a May 9, 2025 recall for steps that may detach and a March 27, 2024 recall involving an LED circuit fire risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Keystone 2024 Voltage Recreational Trailers (Nov. 10, 2025), Tiffin Phaeton (Oct. 8, 2026), and Tiffin Open Trail 2025-2026 Motorhomes (Dec. 23, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Trail Runner has a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The recall covers specific trailer models from 2018-2021.
Brand
Heartland
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to schedule a free regulator replacement at a dealer.
Get Regulator Replaced
Dealers will replace the regulator and test for leaks at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V428000 — Heartland Trail Runner 2020: Increased propane pressure risk of fire
Hello,
I own a Heartland Trail Runner 2020: Increased propane pressure risk of fire that is covered by recall 21V428000 from Heartland.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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