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HighNHTSA·17V748000·Announced 2017-11-21

Highland Ridge RV Recalls 2010 Fifth Wheels and Trailers for Fire Extinguisher Defect

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2010 fifth wheels and recreational trailers because the installed fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to function during a fire.

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 safety-critical component (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function during a fire, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2010 Open Range, Residential, and Rolling Thunder fifth wheels, as well as 2010 Journeyer and Roamer recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable.

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 1,719 vehicles. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Highland Ridge will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW, OPEN RANGE OPEN RANGE, RESIDENTIAL, ROLLING THUNDER, JOURNEYER
Brand
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,719

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 (5)

  • OPEN RANGE
  • RESIDENTIAL
  • ROLLING THUNDER
  • JOURNEYER
  • OPEN RANGE ROAMER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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