May 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V275000
U-Bolts for Spare Tire Carrier May Break
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V275
Manufacturer Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 392
Summary
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.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire mounting U-bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND | MALLARD | 2020 |
| HEARTLAND | PROWLER | 2020 |
| HEARTLAND | TRAIL RUNNER | 2020 |
| HEARTLAND | WILDERNESS | 2020 |
1 Associated Document
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V275-5922.PDF 216.394KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V275&docType=RCL
- Holds 4-lug (4 on 4" bolt pattern) and 5-lug (5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern) trailer wheels and not compatible with 5 on 4-3/4" or 5 on 5" bolt pattern
- Mounts on trailer tongues up to 3 inch wide and 5 inch high
- Angled and raised mount design makes this ideal for boat trailers as well
- Durable powder coat finish to resist rust and corrosion
- Zinc plated mounting hardware
- Heavy-duty, welded, reinforced zinc-plated steel construction
- Fits 4 hole rims with 4" bolt circle patterns and 5 hole rims with 4. 5" bolt circles
- Designed for front or mid-trailer mounting
- Easy-to-install bolt-on design - No cutting or drilling
- All mounting hardware included - Two-year replacement
- Holds 4-lug (4 on 4" bolt pattern) and 5-lug (5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern) trailer wheels and not compatible with 5 on 4-3/4" or 5 on 5" bolt pattern
- Raised, angled mount design provides additional clearance for spare tire and makes ideal for boat trailers as well
- Handle your trailer spare tire of up to 100 lb. in weight
- Sturdy steel construction with corrosion-resistant black powder coat finish
- VERSATILE. This spare tire mount has slotted holes and a 24-inch height to fit a wide range of tire and wheel sizes (tire mounting hardware not included).
- STANDARD FIT. This trailer hitch spare tire mount is equipped with a standard 2-inch shank to fit any industry-standard 2-inch x 2-inch trailer hitch receiver (hitch pin sold separately).
- FRONT OR REAR. This trailer hitch accessory can be mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle, wherever a standard 2-inch receiver is properly installed.
- SOLID STRENGTH. This receiver hitch spare tire mounting bracket is constructed from steel to provide dependable strength for miles to come.
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting protection against the elements, this trailer hitch wheel mount is shielded in a durable black powder coat finish.
- precision metal stampings, fabrications and assemblies
- HEAVY DUTY TIRE MOUNT: Tire Carrier Wheel Mount provides the ultimate in strength & adjustability for mounting your oversized wheel & tire. Easily mounts to the tailgate
- FOR THE SPARE: The textured tire carrier mount features a 1/4" steel construction & extends 2" further away from the body. Maximum tire size: 35"
- CARRIER MOUNTS: Easily attach a spare tire & oversized wheel to the back of your jeep with our tire mounts that are easily adjustable while maintaining stability, especialy while off roading
- RUGGED RIDGE JEEP PARTS: Count on Rugged Ridge to provide you with proven Jeep parts & accessories like bumpers, lift kits, wheels, interior accessories, floor liners & more for varying Jeep models
- FIVE YEAR WARRANTY: Our Rugged Ridge products are covered by industry leading 5 year warranty & Rugged Ridge Floor Liners have Limited Lifetime Warranties providing customers with repair or replacements subject to certain common exclusions
- An easy and convenient way to secure a spare tire to a trailer tongue or frame
- Square bend U-bolt has threaded brackets
- Brackets can be locked together (padlock not included)
- U-bolt is sturdy and durable zinc-plated steel
- Tongue or frame must be between 2 inches square and 3 ½ inches x 4 inches rectangular
- Easily mount to your trailer to create a spare tire mount location
- Fits trailer tongues up to 6" tall and 3.5" wide
- Durable, powder coated steel and zinc-plated hardware
- Easy to install, no permanent mount
- Compatible with 4 lug X 4" diameter hole pattern, 5 lug X 4.5" diameter hole pattern, and 5 lug X 4.75" diameter hole pattern
- The solution if you are running oversized tires on your 07+ Jeep Wrangler JK and need a full-size spare tire, but don’t want to run an aftermarket rear bumper with an integrated tire carrier
- Adjustable tire mount holds 37" maximum tire size (up to 135 lbs) while maintaining easy single action of opening and closing of the tailgate
- Strong monoblock aluminum construction and forged chrome mounting brackets (30% stronger than steel) eliminate tailgate sag
- No drilling required - you can maintain OE bumpers, if preferred
- Mounting points for brackets to mount trail jack. Mount (#2844) and Trail Jack (#2722) sold separately
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