HIGHLAND RIDGE HIGHLANDER 2016: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V818000

Make Model Year
HIGHLAND RIDGE HIGHLANDER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-29 2016-11-14 2016-11-14

Production Dates: 2015-05-26 - 2015-09-24

Manufacturers Involved: Highland Ridge RV

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9904333

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.