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.
Highland Ridge RV – Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
| Report Received Date | 11/14/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V818000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 9904333 |
| Potentially Affected | 61 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V818000) |
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