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Highland Ridge FW Highlander Recall 21V179: Gas leak at stove can cause fire

NHTSA campaign 21V179, reported March 16, 2021, 2,906 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain RVs with a three-burner Dometic cooktop may have a saddle valve securing bolt that was overtightened during assembly. This can damage the O-ring seal and cause a continuous gas leak from the cooking stove.

A gas leak increases the risk of a fire. If you own an affected unit, the repair is free. An authorized dealer will install a remedy kit containing gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels. Owner letters were mailed on May 3, 2021, and you can contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-800-283-8267 with recall number 9904564.

You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether this or any other recall applies to your RV.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V179Highland Ridge RV
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Problem
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Open Range, Mesa Ridge, Highlander, Silverstar fifth wheels, and 2019-2020 Open Range, Mesa Ridge and Silverstar travel trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the O-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904564.
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 Highlander20192020
Highland Ridge FW Open Range2019
Highland Ridge FW Silverstar20192020
Highland Ridge TT Mesa Ridge20192020
Highland Ridge TT Open Range2020