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Heartland Mallard Recall 17V008: Incorrect tire info on label may cause overloading or crash risk

NHTSA campaign 17V008, reported January 9, 2017, 124 vehicles potentially affected.

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.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V008Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
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.

Affected vehicles

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