Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V697000

Structure: frame and members

Highland Ridge RV filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-11-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V697000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Vehicles affected
118
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-03
Owners notified
2017-12-04

Defect description

Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2018 Light recreational trailers, models 312BHTS and 275RLS. The safety chains on these vehicles may be rated for a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 7,600 lbs, however the trailer has a GVWR of 11,700 lbs.

Safety risk

The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600 lb chains with 11,700 lb chains, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904364.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
HIGHLAND RIDGE FW Light2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.