Recall 15V840 covers 39 2014-2015 Open Range 3X recreational trailers missing a sewer-drain caution label. Open Range provides the label free.
Open Range is recalling 39 2014-2015 3X recreational trailers because a caution label for the side-vented sewer drainage termination valve is missing. Without that warning, an open drain valve can let sewer gas fill the trailer, increasing the risk of occupant injury; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The side vented sewer drainage system termination valve on the 2014-2015 Open Range 3X is the drain point for waste from the holding tank. The caution label next to that valve tells the operator not to leave the drain valve open, because the closed valve helps keep sewer gas contained inside the system.
In NHTSA campaign 15V840, affected trailers were built without that caution label beside the side vented drainage valve. Without the label, an owner or operator lacks the plain instruction that the valve needs to stay closed when the drainage system is not being actively used. Leaving it open lets sewer gas escape from the holding tank area.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the missing instruction itself, so an owner will not see a warning light or hear a mechanical symptom before sewer gas escapes.
Who's affected?
Covers the 3X across the 2014 and 2015 model years with the same vehicle label issue.
| 2015 Open Range 3X | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2014 Open Range 3X | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 39 |
| 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 RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas can fill the recreational vehicle and injure occupants. Keep the valve closed until the missing label is installed, and arrange the recall fix so the valve is clearly identified. Repair is free at any franchised Open Range dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Open Range 3X is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Open Range dealer or Open Range customer service at 1-260-768-7771 to request the free missing caution label.
- Reference recall number 15V840 when you call, and ask where Open Range wants the label placed near the side vented sewer drain valve.
- Keep the drain valve closed when the trailer is occupied or stored, unless you are actively draining the system.
- Install the caution label when it arrives; the label reminds operators not to leave the drain valve open so sewer gas does not enter the trailer.
What happens at the repair
Open Range's recall repair is the missing caution label for the side vented sewer drainage termination valve. Open Range notifies owners and sends the label free of charge, so parts and handling are covered under the recall. The label tells the operator not to leave the drain valve open, which helps prevent sewer gas from escaping. Open Range has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket costs tied to this recall. Keep any related paperwork and ask Open Range customer service how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 14, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V840?
Recall 15V840 covers 39 2014-2015 Open Range 3X recreational trailers, model 388RKS, with a missing caution label for the side-vented sewer drainage termination valve. Open Range sends the missing label free of charge.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Open Range 3X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V840. If it is, contact Open Range customer service at 1-260-768-7771 and ask for the missing sewer-drainage caution label. The label is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the recall defect at no cost, and Open Range's remedy is to send owners the missing caution label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sewer gas entering the recreational vehicle if the drain valve is left open. The missing label removes a warning meant to tell the operator not to leave that valve open, which raises the risk of occupant injury.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V840000 |
|---|---|
| Open Range customer service | 1-260-768-7771 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V840 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V840000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →