Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V058000 Reported February 2, 2016

Trailer safety chains not equal to gvwr

Highland Ridge Rv · Equipment · 239 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V058000
Manufacturer Campaign
9904277
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
239
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 2, 2016
Completion Rate
63.60

Defect Summary

Highland ridge rv (highland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 highlander, mesa ridge, roamer, and journeyer travel trailers manufactured april 7, 2014, to january 11, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700lb instead of being rated equal to or greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer.

Safety Consequence

In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Highland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. the recall began on february 25, 2016. owners may contact highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. highland's number for this recall is 9904277.

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 Highland Ridge Rv dealer and reference recall ID 16V058000 or campaign 9904277.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V058000

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

What is recall 16V058000?

NHTSA recall 16V058000 was issued by Highland Ridge Rv on February 2, 2016. It addresses: Trailer safety chains not equal to gvwr. The recall affects approximately 239 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 16V058000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9904277. 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.