Vehicle recall 17V065000 · February 1, 2017
2016-2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range
The axle hangers on the affected vehicles may puncture the riser tube wall, allowing the axle to shift and become misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles. The axle hangers on the affected vehicles may puncture the riser tube wall, allowing the axle to shift and become misaligned.
- Consequence
- If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will weld on new hangers, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904343.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V065000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 1, 2017
- Filed by
- Highland Ridge RV
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9904343
- Owner notification
- March 29, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Highland Ridge FW Open Range (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
Has your Highland Ridge FW been repaired?
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