The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V037000·Announced 2017-01-17

Highland Ridge RV Recalls 2017 Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers for Gas Leak Risk

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2017 Open Range, Mesa Ridge, and Roamer models because the outside range can be stored with the gas valve open, creating a fire or explosion hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (gas valve mechanism) that creates a significant risk of fire or explosion, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Mesa Ridge, and Roamer fifth wheels and travel trailers. The recall involves 396 vehicles equipped with an outside range that can be stored with the gas valve left open. This defect allows gas to enter and build up within the vehicle.

If gas leaks into the cabin, it can increase the risk of an explosion or fire. Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will install a larger gas valve handle, inspect and repair the drawer guide rail as required, and place a warning label on the range stating that the gas valve must be turned off prior to storing the range in the unit.

The recall began on March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Highland's number for this recall is 9904341.

The recalled product

Product
HIGHLAND RIDGE TT, HIGHLAND RIDGE FW ROAMER, OPEN RANGE, MESA RIDGE
Brand
HIGHLAND RIDGE TT
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
396

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 (3)

  • ROAMER
  • OPEN RANGE
  • MESA RIDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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