CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2019 Highland Ridge Open Range Ultra Lite, Mesa Ridge, and Open Range Lite travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
- Risk
- The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904410.
- 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 trailer axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs. Without the proper race, the hub bearing can burn out or the hub can overheat. Over time this can lead to premature bearing failure, and in some cases the hub may separate from the axle, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, at no cost to you. You can also contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771 and reference recall number 9904410. Owners of affected trailers will be notified by the manufacturer.
If you own a 2019 trailer in this group, check whether it is covered by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup site, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Highland Ridge TT Mesa Ridge | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Highland Ridge TT Open Range Lite | 2019 |
| Highland Ridge TT Open Range Ultra Lite | 2019 |