Highland Ridge Fw recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V065000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Highland Ridge RV
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 29, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 148
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 7, 2015 to Dec 15, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 9904343
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Highland Ridge Fw / Highland Ridge Tt recall: Equipment Apr 29, 2024
- Highland Ridge Fw / Highland Ridge Tt recall: Equipment Jun 4, 2021
- Highland Ridge Fw / Highland Ridge Tt recall: Equipment Mar 16, 2021
- Highland Ridge Fw recall: Equipment Jan 29, 2018
- Highland Ridge Fw / Open Range recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Highland Ridge Fw / Highland Ridge Tt recall: Interior lighting May 1, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.