Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 18V-616 · Highland Ridge Tt vehicles
Highland Ridge RV recall 18V-616 covers 22 Highland Ridge Tt vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V616000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2019 Highland Ridge Open Range Ultra Lite, Mesa Ridge, and Open Range Lite travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
The risk
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904410.
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
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 20, 2018 to July 31, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.