SPARTAN HIGHLANDER 2016: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Make : SPARTAN Model : HIGHLANDER Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2014-04-07 - 2016-01-11
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V058000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-25 Date Received by ODI: 2016-02-02 Date Added to Database: 2016-02-02
Manufacturers Involved: Highland Ridge RV
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9904277
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 239
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.