2016–2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 17V065000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 9904343
- Manufacturer
- Highland Ridge RV
- Vehicles affected
- 148
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 29, 2017
- Built
- Apr 7, 2015 – Dec 15, 2016
- 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.