Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V840000 Reported December 14, 2015

Sewer gas caution label omitted

Open Range R.v. Company · Equipment · 39 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V840000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
39
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 14, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Open range r.v. Company (open range) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 3x recreational trailers, model 388rks, manufactured june 12, 2013, to may 1, 2014, 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.

Safety Consequence

If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action

Open range will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2016. owners may contact open range customer service at 1-260-768-7771.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Open Range R.v. Company dealer and reference recall ID 15V840000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V840000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V840000?

NHTSA recall 15V840000 was issued by Open Range R.v. Company on December 14, 2015. It addresses: Sewer gas caution label omitted. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Open Range R.v. Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V840000 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.