OPEN RANGE JOURNEYER (2010) recall — Equipment
Highland Ridge is recalling 2010 Open Range Journeyer RVs with defective fire extinguishers that may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Kidde for a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Highland Ridge is recalling certain 2010 Open Range Journeyer recreational trailers due to fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach, potentially failing to work during a fire. This could increase injury risk if the extinguisher doesn't discharge properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253665-open-range-journeyer-2010-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253665-open-range-journeyer-2010-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V748000
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“Open Range Journeyer 2010 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253665-open-range-journeyer-2010-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V748000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V748000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge during a fire. In some models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010 Open Range Journeyer recreational trailers are affected. Those who use the vehicle in areas with fire risk are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2010 Open Range Journeyer has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguisher. The recall covers specific models listed in the NHTSA document.
- Brand
Highland Ridge- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Reach out to Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Verify Your Model
Check your vehicle's model year and fire extinguisher type to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Highland Ridge will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Questions people ask
Why is this fire extinguisher dangerous?
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge during a fire. In some models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2010 Open Range Journeyer with a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguisher is affected. Check the NHTSA document for a full list of affected models.
What should I do if I have the affected fire extinguisher?
Contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Highland Ridge
We’ve drafted a message you can send Highland Ridge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V748000 — Highland Ridge Highland Ridge Hello, I own a Highland Ridge that is covered by recall 17V748000 from Highland Ridge. The official recall notice states: Highland Ridge will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V748000 (November 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.