Recalls for 2015 Highland Ridge Light

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2015-04-07
Description
Highland ridge rv (highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 roamer, mesa ridge, light, 3x, and journeyer travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured march 6, 2015, to march 26, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide room mechanism attaching screws, free of charge.  The recall began on may 5, 2015.  Owners may contact highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771.  

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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2016-02-18
Description
Highland ridge rv (highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 highland toy hauler, light, mesa ridge, and roamer travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured may 6, 2014, to august 31, 2015.  The gross vehicle weight rating calculation on the label may be incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.  

Consequence
If the vehicle is overloaded due to incorrect weight rating information on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Highland will notify owners and will provide a corrected label, free of charge.  One model, the ht31rgr highland toy hauler will require two heavier axles installed and five larger tires as well.  These repairs will provided free of charge.  The recall began on march 22, 2016.  Owners may contact highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771.  Highland's number for this recall is 9904283.

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.