Highland Ridge FW Open Range (2016-2017): Suspension
Recall 17V065000 · Feb 1, 2017 · Highland Ridge RV
148
vehicles affected
148
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V065000
- Date
- Feb 1, 2017
- Maker
- Highland Ridge RV
- Units affected
- 148
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Ridge FW | Open Range | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V065000?
1 model: Highland Ridge FW Open Range (2016-2017), about 148 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V065000?
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.
What can happen?
If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, 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.