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Highland Ridge FW Open Range Recall 17V288: LED Ceiling Lights May Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 17V288, reported May 1, 2017, 3,379 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Highland Ridge fifth wheel and travel trailer models have LED ceiling lights that may produce excessive heat. That heat can increase the risk of a fire in the RV.

If you own an affected 2017 Highland Ridge unit, Highland Ridge will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light at no cost to you. The recall began on May 23, 2017. You can contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771, referencing recall number 9904350, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V288Highland Ridge RV
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Risk
The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904350.
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.

Affected vehicles

Highland Ridge FW Highlander2017
Highland Ridge FW Light2017
Highland Ridge FW Open Range2017
Highland Ridge TT Mesa Ridge2017
Highland Ridge TT Roamer2017
Highland Ridge TT Ultra Lite2017