NHTSA Recall 16V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V058000; Date: Feb. 2, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Highland Ridge Highlander; 2016 Highland Ridge Highlander; 2015 Highland Ridge Journeyer; 2016 Highland Ridge Journeyer; 2015 Highland Ridge Mesa Ridge; 2016 Highland Ridge Mesa Ridge; 2015 Highland Ridge Roamer; 2016 Highland Ridge Roamer
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Highland Ridge Rv
Affected Units:: 239
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2016
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