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SevereNHTSA·15V227000·Announced 2015-04-17

Highland Ridge RV Recalls 2015 Residential Trailers Due to Gas Line Defect

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2015 Residential 417RS fifth wheel trailers because a short gas line may leak when the kitchen slideout is expanded, increasing fire risk.

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 (LPG system) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain model year 2015 Residential 417RS fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured between May 14, 2014, and June 10, 2014. The recall involves 5 affected vehicles.

The defect involves the flexible gas line for the kitchen slideout section, which is too short. When the kitchen area is expanded, the gas line may be pulled excessively, resulting in a gas leak that increases the risk of a fire.

Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing gas line with a new longer gas line, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW RESIDENTIAL
Brand
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5

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)

  • RESIDENTIAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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