- The problem
- Open Range R.V. Company (Open Range) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Mesa Ridge and Roamer trailers, and 2013-2014 Light trailers manufactured March 23, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected fifth wheel and travel trailers, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) calculation on the label may be incorrect, which may result in the overloading of the vehicles.
- The risk
- If the owners load the trailers based on the incorrect labels, the trailers may be overloaded, resulting in tire failure, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Open Range will notify owners and will provide a label with the corrected weight information, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Open Range's number for this recall is 9905283.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Open Range Roamer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Open Range Roamer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2016 for the labels. For comparison, the 2011 has 2 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Roamer year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Open Range Roamer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Open Range Roamer 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 2012 Open Range Roamer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Cpsc: x1350857a. Open range roamer. Consumer stated the fireplace is installed without any ventilation for the air intake located at the top rear of the fireplace. *Ln there was a flange around the outside of the fireplace that screwed into the front of the sealed cabinet, and when the heater was turned on, the fan ran, but there was very little air movement. Also, the wood molding above the fireplace would get very warm. Updated 7/31/13 *cn
Open Range Roamer: every year compared
All Roamer years2012 Open Range Roamer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Open Range Roamer | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2012 Open Range 345RLS | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Open Range Travel Trailer | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Open Range Fifth Wheel | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Open Range Roamer
Does the 2012 Open Range Roamer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Open Range Roamer: labels (February 2016). 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 2012 Open Range Roamer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Open Range Roamer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 11, 2013 and the latest on June 11, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Open Range Roamer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Open Range Roamer 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.
Which Open Range Roamer years have the most complaints?
2011 (2), 2012 (1). See every Open Range Roamer year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Open Range Roamer 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