If your 2015 Residential trailer is in recall 15V227, Highland Ridge Fw dealers replace the short kitchen slideout gas line for free.
Highland Ridge Fw is recalling 5 2015 Residential fifth wheel recreational trailers because the flexible gas line for the kitchen slideout is too short. When the kitchen area is expanded, the line can be pulled hard enough to leak gas and increase the risk of a fire; Highland Ridge Fw dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
In the 2015 Highland Ridge Fw Residential fifth wheel trailer, the kitchen slideout uses a flexible LP gas line. That line carries fuel through the moving slideout section so the kitchen appliances stay connected while the room extends and retracts. The line needs enough length and slack to move without pulling on its fittings.
On affected trailers, the flexible gas line is too short. As the kitchen slideout moves, the line can be stretched instead of bending freely. That puts extra strain on the hose and its fittings, which is why the recall repair replaces it with a longer gas line.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on seeing the line move or feeling resistance in the slideout as proof that the gas line is safe.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Highland Ridge Fw Residential | Lines and fittings |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Expanding the kitchen area can pull the gas line too far, which can cause a gas leak and increase the risk of a fire. Limit use of the expanding kitchen area until the longer gas line is installed, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Highland Ridge Fw dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Highland Ridge Fw Residential trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Highland Ridge Fw dealer to schedule the free longer gas-line replacement for the kitchen slideout.
- Bring the recall notice if Highland Ridge Fw mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V227 when you call.
- Avoid expanding the kitchen slideout until the longer gas-line repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Highland Ridge Fw technician replaces the too short flexible gas line for the kitchen slideout with a longer gas line. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Highland Ridge Fw has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid out of pocket for a related gas line repair. Bring repair invoices and payment records to the service desk, and ask how to submit them under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 17, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 29, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| May 29, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 29, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V227?
Recall 15V227 covers 5 2015 Highland Ridge Fw Residential fifth wheel recreational trailers with a kitchen slideout gas line that is too short. When the kitchen area is expanded, the line can be pulled excessively, causing a gas leak and increasing fire risk. Dealers replace the gas line for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Highland Ridge Fw Residential is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V227. If it is, contact a Highland Ridge Fw dealer to schedule replacement of the existing gas line with a longer gas line. Reference recall 15V227 or Highland Ridge recall number 9904236 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Highland Ridge will replace the existing kitchen slideout gas line with a longer gas line free of charge through its dealer network.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a gas leak when the kitchen slideout is expanded. The flexible gas line is too short, so slideout movement can pull it excessively. A leaking LP gas line increases fire risk until the longer replacement line is installed.
When did Highland Ridge Fw start this recall?
Highland Ridge began this recall on May 21, 2015. The repair is available, so an included trailer does not need to wait for a new owner letter before scheduling the free gas line replacement with a Highland Ridge Fw dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V227000 |
|---|---|
| Highland Ridge Fw customer service | 1-260-768-7771 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V227 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V227000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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