Highland Ridge FW Highlander; Highland Ridge TT Journeyer, Mesa Ridge, Roamer (2015-2016): Equipment
Recall 16V058000 · Feb 2, 2016 · Highland Ridge RV
239
vehicles affected
239
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V058000
- Date
- Feb 2, 2016
- Maker
- Highland Ridge RV
- Units affected
- 239
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Highlander, Mesa Ridge, Roamer, and Journeyer travel trailers manufactured April 7, 2014, to January 11, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the A-frame that are rated for 11,700lb instead of being rated equal to or greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the travel trailer.
What can happen
In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904277.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Ridge FW | Highlander | 2015-2016 |
| Highland Ridge TT | Journeyer | 2015-2016 |
| Highland Ridge TT | Mesa Ridge | 2015-2016 |
| Highland Ridge TT | Roamer | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V058000?
4 models: Highland Ridge FW Highlander (2015-2016), Highland Ridge TT Journeyer (2015-2016), Highland Ridge TT Mesa Ridge (2015-2016) and 1 more, about 239 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V058000?
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904277.
What can happen?
In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.