2020 Heartland Mallard, 2020 Heartland Prowler, 2020 Heartland Trail Runner and 1 other model Recall: U-bolt that secures the spare tire may break, and cause the spare tire to…
NHTSA campaign 20V275000 · Equipment · filed May 14, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020 Mallard, Prowler, Trail Runner, and Wilderness trailers equipped with a bumper-mounted spare tire carrier. The U-bolt that secures the spare tire may break, and cause the spare tire to detach during travel.
The risk
If both U-bolts break, the carrier and spare tire can detach from the unit, resulting in an increased risk of injury and increase 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 spare tire mounting U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2020. 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
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Other campaigns involving Heartland vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V275000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.