Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail
Defect Summary
Highland ridge rv (highland) is recalling certain model year 3x recreational trailers manufactured august 5, 2014, to november 17, 2014 equipped with recalling latitude awnings styles gx and g manufactured april 10, 2014, to november 4, 2014 manufactured by carefree of colorado. the affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
Safety Consequence
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket and the awning to fall and potentially injure a person beneath it.
Corrective Action
Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began february 2015. Owners may contact highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or carefree customer service at 1-800-621-2617.
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FAQ: Recall 15V030000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V030000?
NHTSA recall 15V030000 was issued by Highland Ridge Rv on January 23, 2015. It addresses: Screws for awning lateral arm brackets may fail. The recall affects approximately 284 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Highland Ridge Rv dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V030000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.