The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V065000·Announced 2017-02-01

Highland Ridge Recalls 2016-2017 Open Range Fifth-Wheels for Axle Defect

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles because axle hangers may puncture the riser tube, causing axle misalignment and tire failure.

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 (axle hangers puncturing the riser tube) that can lead to axle misalignment and tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles. The recall involves 148 units where the axle hangers on the rear non-powered axle assembly may puncture the riser tube wall. This defect allows the axle to shift and become misaligned.

If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned, the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will weld on new hangers free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. 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 OPEN RANGE
Brand
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Category
Vehicle — Fifth-Wheel RV
Hazard
Affected units
148

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)

  • OPEN RANGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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