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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain travel trailers have aluminum ladders with retractable hinges that have a welded "top hat" piece that can separate from the hinge. This affects trailers built between May 26, 2015 and September 24, 2015, and the ladders were made by Christianson Industries.
If the hinges separate while the ladder is in use, the ladder may fall from the trailer, which increases the risk of injury.
The repair is free. The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges at no cost. You can contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771 and reference recall number 9904333, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Highland Ridge FW Highlander | 2016 |
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