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2016 Highland Ridge Fw 3xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Highland Ridge Fw 3x, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-209 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 81%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Highland Ridge Fw 3x has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2016 Highland Ridge Fw 3x recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2016 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-238 · Apr 21, 2015 · 20 vehicles · 20 repaired

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2016 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-209 · Apr 7, 2015 · 238 vehicles · 193 repaired

Risk. If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Highland Ridge Fw.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other 3x year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3x median. How we score

'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 3x owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE 3X TRAILER HITCHED TO A 2011 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING BRAKING FAILURES ON THE CAMPER. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY ON A MUDDY SURFACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE TRUCK OR THE CAMPER. AS A RESULT,…
Complaint 11083652 · Apr 6, 2018

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