Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 17V-037 · Highland Ridge Fw and Highland Ridge Tt vehicles
Highland Ridge RV recall 17V-037 covers 396 Highland Ridge Fw and Highland Ridge Tt vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Mesa Ridge and Roamer fifth wheels and travel trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an outside range that can be stored with the gas valve left open, allowing gas to enter and buildup within the vehicle.
The risk
If gas leaks into the cabin, it can increase the risk of an explosion or fire.
The fix
Highland Ridge will notify owners and dealers will install a larger gas valve handle, inspect that the drawer guide rail is in its proper location, repairing it as required, and place a warning label on the range stating the gas valve must be turned off prior to storing the range in the unit. The recall began on March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904341.
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
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 3, 2016 to January 13, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.