Recall 15V834000: 2015–2016 Highland Ridge FW Highlander, 2015 Highland Ridge FW Open Range, 2015–2016 Open Range 3X
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 11, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 180
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Open Range fifth wheels and 2015-2016 3X fifth wheels and Highlander travel trailers manufactured May 8, 2014, to December 4, 2015 and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.
The risk
If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Highland will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904272.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Highland Ridge FW Highlander
- 2016 Highland Ridge FW Highlander
- 2015 Highland Ridge FW Open Range
- 2015 Open Range 3X
- 2016 Open Range 3X
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V834000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9904272
- Manufacturer
- Highland Ridge RV
- Owner letters
- Jan 15, 2016
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology