Other: labelsRecall 15V-834 · Highland Ridge Fw and Open Range vehicles
Highland Ridge RV recall 15V-834 covers 180 Highland Ridge Fw and Open Range vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V834000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 8, 2014 to December 4, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.