Recall 15V-030: 2015 Highland Ridge FW Open Range 3X
Highland Ridge RV recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 23, 2015, covering about 284 vehicles.
The problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 3x recreational trailers manufactured August 5, 2014, to November 17, 2014 equipped with recalling Latitude Awnings styles GX and G manufactured April 10, 2014, to November 4, 2014 manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
The risk
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket and the awning to fall and potentially injure a person beneath it.
The fix
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began February 2015. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Highland Ridge RV |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V030000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-030?
Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 3x recreational trailers manufactured August 5, 2014, to November 17, 2014 equipped with recalling Latitude Awnings styles GX and G manufactured April 10, 2014, to November 4, 2014 manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
How is recall 15V-030 fixed?
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began February 2015. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.