2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
The 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
Recalls for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER, potentially affecting up to 2,392 vehicles.
Recall 16V818000 — EQUIPMENT
| 61 vehicles affected
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers, model 31RGR, manufactured May 26, 2015, to September 24, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Consequence: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904333.
View full details →Recall 16V092000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 1,912 vehicles affected
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Highland Toy Hauler, Light, Mesa Ridge, and Roamer travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured May 6, 2014, to August 31, 2015. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating calculation on the label may be incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.
Consequence: If the vehicle is overloaded due to incorrect Weight Rating information on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Highland will notify owners and will provide a corrected label, free of charge. One model, the HT31RGR Highland Toy Hauler will require two heavier axles installed and five larger tires as well. These repairs will provided free of charge. The...
View full details →Recall 16V058000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 239 vehicles affected
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Highlander, Mesa Ridge, Roamer, and Journeyer travel trailers manufactured April 7, 2014, to January 11, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the A-frame that are rated for 11,700lb instead of being rated equal to or greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the travel...
Consequence: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for...
View full details →Recall 15V834000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 180 vehicles affected
Defect: Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Open Range fifth wheels and 2015-2016 3X fifth wheels and Highlander travel trailers manufactured May 8, 2014, to December 4, 2015 and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain...
Consequence: If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Highland will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904272.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER
- 2015 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER — 0 complaints
- 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER (current)
- 2017 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER — 0 complaints
- 2018 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER — 2 complaints
- 2019 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER — 1 complaint
- 2020 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW HIGHLANDER — 1 complaint
Other HIGHLAND RIDGE FW Models
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE — 7 total complaints
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE 3X — 3 total complaints
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW 3X — 1 total complaint
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW LIGHT — 1 total complaint
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW MESA RIDGE — 1 total complaint
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW MESA RIDGE XLT — 1 total complaint
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE ROAMER — 1 total complaint
- HIGHLAND RIDGE FW RESIDENTIAL — 0 total complaints