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NHTSA Recall 15V834000: Labels (equipment)

Highland Ridge RV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 180 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Highland Ridge FW Highlander.

180
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2016
owners notified (January 15)
NHTSA campaign15V834000
Manufacturer campaign9904272
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedDecember 11, 2015
Owner notificationJanuary 15, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

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 valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.

Safety risk

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.

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 15V834000

Make and modelModel years
Highland Ridge FW Highlander2015, 2016
Highland Ridge FW Open Range2015
Open Range 3X2015, 2016

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.