2015–2016 Highland Ridge FW Highlander, 2015 Highland Ridge FW Open Range, 2015–2016 Open Range 3X Recall: Affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator…
NHTSA campaign 15V834000 · Equipment · filed Dec 11, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Ridge FW | Highlander | 2015, 2016 |
| Highland Ridge FW | Open Range | 2015 |
| Open Range | 3X | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V834000 (manufacturer number 9904272). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.