2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE
3 recalls, 2 complaints
17V288000 May 1, 2017
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Consequence
The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904350.
17V065000 Feb 1, 2017
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
17V037000 Jan 17, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Mesa Ridge and Roamer fifth wheels and travel trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an outside range that can be stored with the gas valve left open, allowing gas to enter and buildup within the vehicle.
Consequence
If gas leaks into the cabin, it can increase the risk of an explosion or fire.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners and dealers will install a larger gas valve handle, inspect that the drawer guide rail is in its proper location, repairing it as required, and place a warning label on the range stating the gas valve must be turned off prior to storing the range in the unit. The r... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 25, 2019
Incident date: Mar 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD BECAME PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (LOCATED AT 8285 HIGHLAND RD, WHITE LAKE, MI 48386... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 25, 2017
WHILE IN MOTION (APPROX 55 MPH ON 2-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY) THE TRAILER BEGAN TO SWAY AND BECOME UNSTABLE. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAS COME OFF. AFTER STOPPING IT WAS NOTED ALL OF THE STUDS HOLDING THE LUG NUTS ON HAD SHEARED OFF. MECHANIC WHO MADE ON SITE REPA... Read more
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE across all model years (2010, 2023).
11
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths