Open Range R.v. Company | NHTSA Recall #16V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V112000 by Open Range R.v. Company. Affecting model year 2012-2015 journeyer trailers, models jt 337 rls and jt340flr, manufactured september 6, 2011, to april 30, 2014 Includes 387 affected units, Trailer Safety Chains not Equal to GVWR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2015 journeyer trailers, models jt 337 rls and jt340flr, manufactured september 6, 2011, to april 30, 2014

Defect Summary

Open range r.v. Company (open range) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 journeyer trailers, models jt 337 rls and jt340flr, manufactured september 6, 2011, to april 30, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer.

Corrective Action

Open range 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 29, 2016. owners may contact open range customer service at 1-260-768-7771. open range's number for this recall is 9905277.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V112000
Report Received Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer safety chains not equal to gvwr
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 387

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 9905277
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Open range r.v. Company (open range) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 journeyer trailers, models jt 337 rls and jt340flr, manufactured september 6, 2011, to april 30, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer.
Consequence Summary: 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: Open range 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 29, 2016. owners may contact open range customer service at 1-260-768-7771. open range's number for this recall is 9905277.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 14.99

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NHTSA ID: 16V112000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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