4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2015-04-21
Description
Highland ridge rv (highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 mesa ridge, 3x, and roamer travel trailers and fifth wheels, models 367fb, 388rks, and 427bhs, manufactured from april 27, 2015, to may 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on june 16, 2015. Owners may contact highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's numbers for this recall are 9904237 and 9904238.
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: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 #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2016-02-02
Description
Highland ridge rv (highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 highlander, mesa ridge, roamer, and journeyer travel trailers manufactured april 7, 2014, to january 11, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700lb instead of being rated equal to or greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer.
Consequence
In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2016. Owners may contact highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904277.
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 #4 - 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.