Open Range Light recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Open Range R.V. Company recalls 2012–2014 Open Range Light, Roamer, Mesa Ridge

Recall number

16V115000

Brand / firm

Open Range

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,956 units

Why it was recalled

If the owners load the trailers based on the incorrect labels, the trailers may be overloaded, resulting in tire failure, and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Open Range R.V. Company (Open Range) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Mesa Ridge and Roamer trailers, and 2013-2014 Light trailers manufactured March 23, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected fifth wheel and travel trailers, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) calculation on the label may be incorrect, which may result in the overloading of the vehicles.

What to do

Open Range will notify owners and will provide a label with the corrected weight information, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Open Range's number for this recall is 9905283.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.