Recall 11V486000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Report Date

20110927

Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

OPEN RANGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JOURNEYER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 27, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2010. A MAIN SUPPORTING CROSS MEMBER WAS CUT OUT TO RUN A LIQUID PROPANE LINE. THIS CAN CAUSE STRESS CRACKS ON THE I-BEAMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRAILERS.

Safety Consequence

WHILE BEING TOWED, THE TRAILER COULD BEGIN A DANGEROUS SWAY, ULTIMATELY ROLLING OVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

OPEN RANGE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE FRAME FOR ANY MISSING CROSS SUPPORTS AND PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OPEN RANGE AT 1-260-768-7771.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2010	OPEN RANGE	JOURNEYER
2011	OPEN RANGE	JOURNEYER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.