They trailer hitch that I have used with this travel trailer has begun to fail. The head tilt spacers are beginning to elongate and will reach failure with continued use. The manufacturer indicated that this would be caused by overloading or a sharp turn, but neither of those events have happened. Luckily I caught the dialing part when I did, if the spacers would have failed the entire hitch could have failed. An internet search indicates that this premature failure is a known and common problem.
The worst 2018 Heartland Mallard problems
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- Suspension1
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Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
- Risk
- Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1‑877‑262‑8032.
Recall number 21V428000 · Recall details
What 2018 Heartland Mallard owners say
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Is the 2018 Heartland Mallard reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Heartland Mallard, fewer than a typical Mallard model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Heartland Mallard?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Heartland Mallard have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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