NHTSA Recall 15V030000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Highland Ridge RV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 284 vehicles. It affects 2015 Highland Ridge FW Open Range 3X.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V030000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket and the awning to fall and potentially injure a person beneath it.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V030000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Highland Ridge FW Open Range 3X | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.