- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Mallard recreational trailers. The certification label on these vehicles may have incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the label has incorrect tire pressure or size information, the operator may improperly inflate the tires or possibly over load the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.31.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The certification label on certain 2017 Heartland Mallard recreational trailers may list incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. This means the label does not meet federal certification requirements.
If the label shows the wrong tire pressure or size, an operator may inflate the tires improperly or overload the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.
Heartland will replace the certification label with a corrected one free of charge through dealers. You can contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 and reference recall number 99.01.31. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heartland Mallard | 2017 |
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