How many recalls does the 2016 Heartland Mallard have?

The 2016 Heartland Mallard has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Heartland Mallard has an open recall?

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2016 Heartland Mallard Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Heartland Mallard has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,585 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16V566000 2016-08-01 4,585 affected

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…

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Heartland Mallard as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.