HIGHLAND RIDGE JOURNEYER 2016: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V058000

Make Model Year
HIGHLAND RIDGE JOURNEYER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-25 2016-02-02 2016-02-02

Production Dates: 2014-04-07 - 2016-01-11

Manufacturers Involved: Highland Ridge RV

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9904277

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 239

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.