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2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open RangeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-065 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 25, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range has problems

2 complaints 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
Tires10
Wheels10

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

3 recalls

2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 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.

64%repaired · 2020 Q1

Interior lighting

Recall 17V-288 · May 1, 2017 · 3,379 vehicles · 2,177 repaired

Risk. The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

47%repaired · 2019 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 17V-065 · Feb 1, 2017 · 148 vehicles · 70 repaired

Risk. If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 17V-037 · Jan 17, 2017 · 396 vehicles · 193 repaired

Risk. If gas leaks into the cabin, it can increase the risk of an explosion or fire.

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

2017 vs. every other Open Range 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 Open Range median. How we score

'10'15'16'17'18'19'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Open Range owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD BECAME PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (LOCATED AT 8285 HIGHLAND RD, WHITE LAKE, MI…
Complaint 11172126 · Jan 25, 2019

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