Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Highland Ridge Rv
Safety Issue:
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 9904350
Recall Date: May 1, 2017
Highland Ridge Rv
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 9904343
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2017
Highland Ridge Rv
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 9904341
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2017
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsHighland Ridge Rv
Defect Description:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD BECAME PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (LOCATED AT 8285 HIGHLAND RD, WHITE LAKE, MI 48386, (248) 886-0015) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UNIT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V065000 (SUSPENSION). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD BECAME PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (LOCATED AT 8285 HIGHLAND RD, WHITE LAKE, MI 48386, (248) 886-0015) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UNIT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V065000 (SUSPENSION). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD BECAME PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (LOCATED AT 8285 HIGHLAND RD, WHITE LAKE, MI 48386, (248) 886-0015) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UNIT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V065000 (SUSPENSION). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11172126
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2019
Highland Ridge Rv
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHILE IN MOTION (APPROX 55 MPH ON 2-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY) THE TRAILER BEGAN TO SWAY AND BECOME UNSTABLE. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAS COME OFF. AFTER STOPPING IT WAS NOTED ALL OF THE STUDS HOLDING THE LUG NUTS ON HAD SHEARED OFF. MECHANIC WHO MADE ON SITE REPAIR CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT DUE TO LOOSE LUG NUTS AS OTHER LUGS ON REMAINING TIRES WERE TIGHT AND ALSO DUE TO LACK OF ALUMINUM (THERE WAS NONE) IMBEDDED ON REMAINING PART OF 1 STUD. TIRE WAS NEVER RECOVERED. INSPECTION OF BROKEN STUDS BY INDEPENDANT PARTY WITH BACKGROUND IN METALLURGY DETERMINED MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF FAILURE IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATING OF STUDS. MAJOR DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO TRAILER AS A RESULT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OPEN RANGE RV OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE WHEELS FALLING OFF WHILE IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE IN MOTION (APPROX 55 MPH ON 2-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY) THE TRAILER BEGAN TO SWAY AND BECOME UNSTABLE. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAS COME OFF. AFTER STOPPING IT WAS NOTED ALL OF THE STUDS HOLDING THE LUG NUTS ON HAD SHEARED OFF. MECHANIC WHO MADE ON SITE REPAIR CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT DUE TO LOOSE LUG NUTS AS OTHER LUGS ON REMAINING TIRES WERE TIGHT AND ALSO DUE TO LACK OF ALUMINUM (THERE WAS NONE) IMBEDDED ON REMAINING PART OF 1 STUD. TIRE WAS NEVER RECOVERED. INSPECTION OF BROKEN STUDS BY INDEPENDANT PARTY WITH BACKGROUND IN METALLURGY DETERMINED MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF FAILURE IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATING OF STUDS. MAJOR DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO TRAILER AS A RESULT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OPEN RANGE RV OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE WHEELS FALLING OFF WHILE IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE IN MOTION (APPROX 55 MPH ON 2-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY) THE TRAILER BEGAN TO SWAY AND BECOME UNSTABLE. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAS COME OFF. AFTER STOPPING IT WAS NOTED ALL OF THE STUDS HOLDING THE LUG NUTS ON HAD SHEARED OFF. MECHANIC WHO MADE ON SITE REPAIR CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT DUE TO LOOSE LUG NUTS AS OTHER LUGS ON REMAINING TIRES WERE TIGHT AND ALSO DUE TO LACK OF ALUMINUM (THERE WAS NONE) IMBEDDED ON REMAINING PART OF 1 STUD. TIRE WAS NEVER RECOVERED. INSPECTION OF BROKEN STUDS BY INDEPENDANT PARTY WITH BACKGROUND IN METALLURGY DETERMINED MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF FAILURE IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATING OF STUDS. MAJOR DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO TRAILER AS A RESULT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OPEN RANGE RV OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE WHEELS FALLING OFF WHILE IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11079989
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2018
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