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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V818📅 Nov 14, 2016

2016 Highland Ridge FW Highlander recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers, model 31RGR, manufactured May 26, 2015, to September 24, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

💥 The risk

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904333.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V818000
Manufacturer recall #
9904333
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Vehicles affected
61
Component
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 29, 2016
Built
May 26, 2015 – Sep 24, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V818 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V818?

2016 Highland Ridge FW Highlander. 61 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Highland Ridge FW dealer to book the free repair.