NHTSA recall 17V065000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Highland Ridge FW Open Range
Reported Feb 1, 2017148 vehicles affectedHighland Ridge RVMaker’s number 9904343Built Apr 7, 2015 – Dec 15, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.