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2017 Heartland Mallard problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2017 Heartland Mallard — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Mallard years?

Mallard NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted11 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 11 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Mallard NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Heartland Mallard problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System250%
Other125%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2017 Heartland Mallard have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V008000OtherJanuary 9, 2017 · 124 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

16V566000LightingAugust 1, 2016 · 4,585 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

Consequence

If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

16V332000OtherMay 20, 2016 · 618 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WIRING CONNECTION ON THE HOT WATER HEATER WAS NOT MADE SUFFICIENTLY WHICH LED TO THE WIRE BEING MELTED. THE ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS QUICKLY FOUND AND POWER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE TANK TO PREVENT FURTHER BURNING. THE UNIT WAS NOT MOVING AND WAS SETUP IN A CAMPGROUND.*DT *TR*DT*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 11, 2019 · fire

“WESTLAKE TIRE CAME ON 2017 M32 MALLARD BUMPER PULL TRAVEL TRAILER. TIRE HAD EXACTLY 1,001 MILES ON IT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 2, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND MALLARD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE PULLEY CABLE SYSTEM THAT OPERATED ALL THREE SIDES HAD DETACHED FROM THE WALL DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER TWO SLIDE PULLEYS WERE ALSO DETACHING FROM THE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 7, 2017

2017 Heartland Mallard — common questions

Is the 2017 Heartland Mallard reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Heartland Mallard have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Heartland Mallard. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.