01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range recall campaigns
NHTSA 17V288000
- Component
- INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- May 1, 2017
- Potential units
- 3,379campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Why it matters: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904350.
Owner notification: May 23, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
NHTSA 17V065000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- February 1, 2017
- Potential units
- 148campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles. The axle hangers on the affected vehicles may puncture the riser tube wall, allowing the axle to shift and become misaligned.
Why it matters: If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will weld on new hangers, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904343.
Owner notification: March 29, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
NHTSA 17V037000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- January 17, 2017
- Potential units
- 396campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Mesa Ridge and Roamer fifth wheels and travel trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an outside range that can be stored with the gas valve left open, allowing gas to enter and buildup within the vehicle.
Why it matters: If gas leaks into the cabin, it can increase the risk of an explosion or fire.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners and dealers will install a larger gas valve handle, inspect that the drawer guide rail is in its proper location, repairing it as required, and place a warning label on the range stating the gas valve must be turned off prior to storing the range in the unit. The recall began on March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904341.
Owner notification: March 8, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
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