Open Range Journeyer Recalled for Structural Frame Defect Risking Rollover
Open Range is recalling 2010-2011 Journeyer recreational vehicles because a cut frame cross member can cause stress cracks, leading to dangerous swaying and rollover.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that can lead to a rollover, with the source explicitly citing an increased risk of personal injury or death.
Plain-English summary
Open Range R.V. Company is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Journeyer recreational vehicles manufactured between August 27, 2009, and November 17, 2010. The recall addresses a defect where a main supporting cross member was cut out to run a liquid propane line. This modification can cause stress cracks on the I-beams on both sides of the trailers.
The structural defect poses a safety risk while the vehicle is being towed. The trailer could begin a dangerous sway, ultimately rolling over, which increases the risk of personal injury or death.
Open Range will notify owners and inspect the frame for any missing cross supports and perform the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2011. Owners may contact Open Range at 1-260-768-7771 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- OPEN RANGE JOURNEYER
- Brand
- OPEN RANGE
- Manufacturer
- OPEN RANGE R.V. COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 207
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- JOURNEYER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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