Highland Ridge TT Journeyer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 7, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Highland Ridge RV recalls 2015–2016 Highland Ridge TT, Highland Ridge FW — 6 models

Recall number

15V209000

Brand / firm

Highland Ridge TT, Highland Ridge FW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 238 units

Why it was recalled

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Roamer, Mesa Ridge, Light, 3X, and Journeyer travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured March 6, 2015, to March 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

What to do

Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide room mechanism attaching screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2015. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.