Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain model year 2016 Mesa Ridge

Apr 21, 2015 — Recall Campaign #15V238000

Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mesa Ridge, 3X, and Roamer travel trailers and fifth wheels, models 367FB, 388RKS, and 427BHS, manufactured from April 27, 2015, to May 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 20 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

15V238000

Manufacturer:	Highland Ridge RV
Recall date:	April 21, 2015
NHTSA Campaign #:	15V238000
Units affected:	20

Description:: Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mesa Ridge, 3X, and Roamer travel trailers and fifth wheels, models 367FB, 388RKS, and 427BHS, manufactured from April 27, 2015, to May 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequeces:: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's numbers for this recall are 9904237 and 9904238.
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.

Affects the following:

2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW 3X Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HIGHLAND RIDGE 3X TRAILER HITCHED TO A 2011 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING BRAKING FAILURES ON THE CAMPER. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY ON A MUDDY SURFACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE TRUCK OR THE CAMPER. AS A RESULT, THE TRUCK AND CAMPER SLID IN THE MUD AND STRUCK SOME TREE BRANCHES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER WAS TAKEN TO BUTLER RV CENTER (196 PITTSBURGH RD, BUTLER, PA 16001, (724) 282-4056), BUT NO FAILURE WITH THE BRAKES COULD BE FOUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE DUE TO THE BRAKE CONTROLLER IN THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO SMOUSE TRAILERS & SNOW EQUIPMENT (207 SMOUSE RD, MT PLEASANT, PA 15666, (724) 887-7777) WHERE A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND WITH THE BRAKE CONTROLLER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CAMPER HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DRUMS HAD BEEN OVERLY GREASED. THE DEALER HAD REPAIRED ALL ISSUES FOUND WITH THE BRAKES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE ON THE TRUCK, DUE TO THE BRAKING FAILURE WITH THE TRUCK AND CAMPER HITCHED TOGETHER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SINCE HE WAS EXPERIENCING FAILURES WITH THE CAMPER'S BRAKES AND OTHER ISSUES, THE CAMPER WAS SENT TO THE HIGHLAND RIDGE MANUFACTURER (HIGHLAND RIDGE RV, INC., 3195 IN-5, SHIPSHEWANA, IN 46565). THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE BRAKE FAILURES WERE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER SINCE HE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING ISSUES. THE VIN FOR THE 2011 RAM 2500 WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE FOR THE TRAILER.;