HEARTLAND MALLARD (2021) recall — Equipment
Heartland is recalling 2021 Mallard and other trailers for potential gas leaks that could cause fire. Owners should have LP gas lines inspected by dealers at no cost.
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A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
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What happened, in plain English
Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner, and 2020-2021 North Trail trailers due to possible improper tightening of LP gas lines on outside cooktops, which could lead to gas leaks and fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80454-heartland-2021-mallard-trailers-gas-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80454-heartland-2021-mallard-trailers-gas-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V453000
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“Heartland 2021 Mallard Trailers: Gas Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80454-heartland-2021-mallard-trailers-gas-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V453000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V453000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly tightened LP gas lines on outside cooktops could cause gas leaks. These leaks may increase fire risk if ignited by a spark or flame.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner, and 2020-2021 North Trail trailers. Trailer users with propane cooking systems are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Heartland 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner, or 2020-2021 North Trail trailers. The recall covers models with propane cooking systems.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to get help with the recall inspection.
Have Dealers Inspect Gas Lines
Dealers will inspect and tighten LP gas lines and test the propane system for leaks at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The LP gas lines may not have been tightened properly on the outside cooktops, which could result in gas leaks.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner, or 2020-2021 North Trail model from Heartland.
What should I do if I own an affected trailer?
Dealers will inspect and tighten the LP gas lines and test the propane system for leaks at no cost. Contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Contact Heartland
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V453000 — Heartland Heartland Hello, I own a Heartland that is covered by recall 21V453000 from Heartland. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V453000 (June 17, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.