2021 Heartland Mallard Recall: These units had incorrect axle, rims, and tires installed during production
NHTSA campaign 21V009000 · Tires · filed Jan 14, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers. These units had incorrect axle, rims, and tires installed during production.
The risk
The incorrect axles, rims, and tires can cause the trailer to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Heartland Mallard recalls
- 2023–2024 Heartland Big Country and 16 other models — LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail…
- 2022–2023 Heartland Bighorn and 14 other models — Electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric…
- 2021 Heartland Mallard and 1 other model — Refrigerator roof vents were not routed properly during…
- 2021 Heartland Mallard and 3 other models — LP gas lines may not have been tightened properly on the…
- 2018–2021 Cruiser Shadow Cruiser and 9 other models — Regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure
Other campaigns involving Heartland vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V009000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.