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Highland Ridge FW Light Recall 17V697: Safety chains may fail, risking trailer detachment

NHTSA campaign 17V697, reported November 3, 2017, 118 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain trailers have safety chains rated for a 7,600 lb gross vehicle weight, but the trailer itself has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,700 lbs. If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, the lower-rated chains may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the 7,600 lb safety chains with 11,700 lb chains at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771 and reference recall number 9904364. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V697Highland Ridge RV
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2018 Light recreational trailers, models 312BHTS and 275RLS. The safety chains on these vehicles may be rated for a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 7,600 lbs, however the trailer has a GVWR of 11,700 lbs.
Risk
The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600 lb chains with 11,700 lb chains, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904364.
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 Light2018