EquipmentRecall 16V-818 · 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Highlander
Highland Ridge RV recall 16V-818 covers 61 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Highlander for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V818000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers, model 31RGR, manufactured May 26, 2015, to September 24, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
The risk
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904333.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 26, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.