Recall 17V561 affects 242 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X fifth wheel trailers with incorrect tire-size labels. Corrected labels are free.
Highland Ridge Fw is recalling 242 2018 Open Range 3X fifth wheel trailers because the tire information labels do not show the correct 235/85R16 tire size. If an owner installs the wrong replacement tires, crash risk increases; Highland Ridge Fw dealers will replace the incorrect labels free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification and tire information labels on a 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X fifth wheel trailer tell an owner or service shop which tires belong on the trailer. For these trailers, the correct tire size is 235/85R16. That label matters because tire replacement and service decisions start with the size printed on the trailer.
On affected Open Range 3X trailers, the label was printed with 235/80R16 instead. Highland Ridge traced the problem to incorrect option and standard tire information entered for the 2018 model year. The trailer was built with 235/85R16 tires, but the label pointed to the wrong size, so the trailer did not match the tire selection and rim labeling requirement.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a label defect, so an owner would notice it only by comparing the tires installed on the trailer with the tire size printed on the label.
Who's affected?
The tire and vehicle label are both covered, so the VIN check matters more than the model name alone.
| 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X | tire |
|---|---|
| 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 242 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
If the tire-size label is wrong, an owner or service shop can install replacement tires in the wrong size. That mismatch increases crash risk because the tire setup does not match the trailer's required specification. Use the corrected label before replacing tires. Repair is free at any franchised Highland Ridge Fw dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X is included in this recall.
- Contact Highland Ridge Fw customer service at 1-260-768-7771 or a franchised Highland Ridge Fw dealer to get the corrected tire-size label free of charge.
- Install the corrected label that lists 235/85R16 tires before replacing tires on the trailer.
- Reference recall number 17V561 and Highland Ridge Fw recall 9904359 when you call.
- Use the corrected tire-size label when buying replacement tires so the trailer is not fitted with the wrong size.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Highland Ridge Fw technician installs corrected tire information labels showing the proper tire size for the 2018 Open Range 3X. The corrected labels and labor are free under the recall. Highland Ridge Fw's standard reimbursement plan covers documented label related expenses paid before the recall notice. Bring repair paperwork or payment records to the service desk so the dealer can explain the claim process for campaign 17V561.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 12, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 29, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 29, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 29, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V561?
Recall 17V561 covers 242 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X fifth wheel trailers with tire and equipment labels that list the wrong tire size information. The correct tire size is 235/85R16, and Highland Ridge Fw provided corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range 3X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V561. If it is, contact Highland Ridge Fw customer service at 1-260-768-7771 and ask for the corrected tire-size labels for recall 9904359. The corrected labels are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety recall defects at no cost, and Highland Ridge Fw provided the corrected labels free of charge. Ask for recall 17V561 or Highland Ridge Fw recall number 9904359 when you contact customer service.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tire replacement with the wrong tire size. If the tire-size label is incorrect, an owner can install tires that do not match the trailer specification, increasing crash risk. The fix is to use the corrected 235/85R16 tire-size label.
When were owners notified about recall 17V561?
Highland Ridge Fw began the recall on September 22, 2017. Owners were notified and received corrected labels free of charge. If you bought the trailer used or never received a notice, check your VIN and reference recall 17V561 when you contact customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V561000 |
|---|---|
| Highland Ridge Fw customer service | 1-260-768-7771 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V561 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V561000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (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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