Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HIGHLAND RIDGE
Model Of Vehicle
HIGHLANDER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V058000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Start Of Manufacture
20140407
End Of Manufacture
20160111
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
239
Date Owners Notified
20160225
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Highland Ridge RV
Date Report Received
20160202
Make Campaign Number
9904277