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HighNHTSA·16V818000·Announced 2016-11-14

Highland Ridge RV Recalls 2016 Highlanders Due to Ladder Hinge Defect

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 61 model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers because aluminum ladder hinges may separate, causing the ladder to fall and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where a ladder may fall, creating a risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers, model 31RGR, manufactured between May 26, 2015, and September 24, 2015. The recall involves 61 units equipped with specific aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries.

The affected ladders feature retractable hinges with a welded 'top hat' component that can separate from the hinge. If this separation occurs while the ladder is in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury to users.

Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges at no charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners can contact Highland 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 HIGHLANDER
Brand
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
61

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)

  • HIGHLANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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