Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 17V-065 · 2016–2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range
Highland Ridge RV recall 17V-065 covers 148 2016–2017 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles. The axle hangers on the affected vehicles may puncture the riser tube wall, allowing the axle to shift and become misaligned.
The risk
If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will weld on new hangers, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904343.
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
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 7, 2015 to December 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.