2015 Highland Ridge Highlander Recalls

All 2015 Highland Ridge Highlander recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

February 18th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V092000
Manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9904283
Manufactured Begin Date: May 6th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: March 22nd, 2016

Defect Summary:
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Highland Toy Hauler, Light, Mesa Ridge, and Roamer travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured May 6, 2014, to August 31, 2015. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating calculation on the label may be incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.

Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is overloaded due to incorrect Weight Rating information on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Highland will notify owners and will provide a corrected label, free of charge. One model, the HT31RGR Highland Toy Hauler will require two heavier axles installed and five larger tires as well. These repairs will provided free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904283.

Recall Notes:
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.

February 2nd, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V058000
Manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9904277
Manufactured Begin Date: April 7th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: January 11th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: February 25th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Highlander, Mesa Ridge, Roamer, and Journeyer travel trailers manufactured April 7, 2014, to January 11, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the A-frame that are rated for 11,700lb instead of being rated equal to or greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the travel trailer.

Consequence Summary:
In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904277.

Recall Notes:
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.

December 11th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V834000
Manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9904272
Manufactured Begin Date: May 8th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: December 4th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: January 15th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Open Range fifth wheels and 2015-2016 3X fifth wheels and Highlander travel trailers manufactured May 8, 2014, to December 4, 2015 and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.

Consequence Summary:
If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Summary:
Highland will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904272.

Recall Notes:
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.

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