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NHTSA Recall 16V818000: Equipment

Highland Ridge RV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 2016 Highland Ridge FW Highlander.

61
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (November 29)
NHTSA campaign16V818000
Manufacturer campaign9904333
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedNovember 14, 2016
Owner notificationNovember 29, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander travel trailers, model 31RGR, manufactured May 26, 2015, to September 24, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Safety risk

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Highland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904333.

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 16V818000

Make and modelModel years
Highland Ridge FW Highlander2016

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.