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SevereNHTSA·17V697000·Announced 2017-11-03

Highland Ridge Recalls 2018 Light Trailers Due to Underrated Safety Chains

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2018 Light recreational trailers because the safety chains are rated for a lower weight than the trailer's actual capacity, increasing crash risk if detached.

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 (safety chains) that may fail, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2018 Light recreational trailers, specifically models 312BHTS and 275RLS. The recall involves 118 vehicles. The issue is that the safety chains installed on these trailers are rated for a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 7,600 lbs, while the trailers themselves have a GVWR of 11,700 lbs.

The lower-rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. This failure increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600 lb chains with 11,700 lb chains free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners can 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 LIGHT
Brand
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
118

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)

  • LIGHT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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