How many recalls does the 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range have?

The 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 148 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 17V065000 2017-02-01 148 affected

Defect

Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles. The axle hangers on the affected vehicles may puncture the riser tube wall, allowing the axle to shift and become misaligned.

Consequence

If the axle shifts and becomes misaligned the tires may wear irregularly and possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will weld on new hangers, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904343.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Frame cracking in several places around spring shackles, between tires. Started as stress fractures. Now holes and cracks 12 inches long. I have contacted highland ridge, lippert frame company, sales point. At first I thought it was just my rv. However after lippert sent me an email telling me…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-03-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.