Highland Ridge FW Highlander (2016): Equipment
Recall 16V818000 · Nov 14, 2016 · Highland Ridge RV
61
vehicles affected
61
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V818000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2016
- Maker
- Highland Ridge RV
- Units affected
- 61
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers, model 31RGR, manufactured May 26, 2015, to September 24, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
What can happen
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904333.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Ridge FW | Highlander | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V818000?
1 model: Highland Ridge FW Highlander (2016), about 61 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V818000?
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904333.
What can happen?
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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.