- The problem
- Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Open Range fifth wheels and 2015-2016 3X fifth wheels and Highlander travel trailers manufactured May 8, 2014, to December 4, 2015 and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.
- The risk
- If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- The fix
- Highland will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904272.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Open Range 3X Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Open Range 3X with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2015 for the labels. For comparison, the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 3X year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Open Range 3X problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Open Range 3X recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Open Range 3X
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Spring hangers broke (manufactured by lippert). Previous recall # 14e052000. Both rear-most hangers broke while driving approximately 7 days apart. Each could have caused injury and/or death as we were driving on freeways at 60 mph. Contacted manufacturer but no action as yet. I have the broken hangers.
Open Range 3X: every year compared
All 3X yearsQuestions about the 2016 Open Range 3X
Does the 2016 Open Range 3X have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Open Range 3X: labels (December 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Open Range 3X?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Open Range 3X had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 11, 2016 and the latest on August 11, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Open Range 3X a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Open Range 3X year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Open Range 3X has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data