Highland Ridge Fw Recall 17V065000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 17V065000 · announced February 1, 2017 · filed by Highland Ridge Rv · 148 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range
• 2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.