Highland Ridge RV recalls 2015 Highland Ridge FW Open Range 3X

Recall date

January 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V030000

Brand / firm

Highland Ridge FW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 284 units

Why it was recalled

The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket and the awning to fall and potentially injure a person beneath it.

What was recalled

Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 3x recreational trailers manufactured August 5, 2014, to November 17, 2014 equipped with recalling Latitude Awnings styles GX and G manufactured April 10, 2014, to November 4, 2014 manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.

What to do

Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began February 2015. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.