Highland Ridge Fw recall: Structure
What is wrong
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2018 Light recreational trailers, models 312BHTS and 275RLS. The safety chains on these vehicles may be rated for a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 7,600 lbs, however the trailer has a GVWR of 11,700 lbs.
What could happen
The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600 lb chains with 11,700 lb chains, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904364.
Vehicles covered
- Highland Ridge Fw Light 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V697000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Highland Ridge RV
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 3, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 4, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 118
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 15, 2017 to Oct 4, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- 9904364
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: Interior lighting May 1, 2017
- Highland Ridge Fw / Highland Ridge Tt recall: Equipment Feb 18, 2016
- Highland Ridge Fw / Highland Ridge Tt recall: Equipment Apr 7, 2015
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.