HEARTLAND MALLARD (2021) recall — Equipment
Heartland is recalling 2021 Mallard travel trailers due to LP hose contact with suspension shackle risking fire. Owners must have hose relocated by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Mallard travel trailers because the liquid propane hose can contact the suspension shackle, increasing fire risk if an ignition source is present. This issue affects owners who bought the trailers between October 2020 and present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80457-heartland-2021-mallard-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-lp-hose.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80457-heartland-2021-mallard-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-lp-hose · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V486000
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“Heartland 2021 Mallard Travel Trailers: Fire Risk from LP Hose Contact.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80457-heartland-2021-mallard-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-lp-hose. Based on NHTSA recall #20V486000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V486000).
Why it’s dangerous
The liquid propane hose can contact the suspension shackle, causing premature failure. If the hose fails near an ignition source, it could lead to a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Heartland Mallard travel trailers are affected. Those who have the LP hose contacting the shackle are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Heartland Mallard travel trailer has the LP hose contacting the suspension shackle. The recall began October 9, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Heartland Customer Service
Call 1-877-262-8032 to have the LP hose relocated by a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The liquid propane hose can contact the suspension shackle, causing premature failure and increasing fire risk if an ignition source is present.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2021 Heartland Mallard travel trailer has the LP hose contacting the suspension shackle. The recall began October 9, 2020.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the LP hose to prevent contact with the shackle.
Contact Heartland
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V486000 — Heartland Heartland Hello, I own a Heartland that is covered by recall 20V486000 from Heartland. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #20V486000 (August 18, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.