AI Damage2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and wheels. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 50% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 50% of all complaints
- Tires: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving, the front passenger side tire tread became prematurely worn. The vehicle was taken to general rv center (located at [address], white lake, [ZIP], [phone]) where the contact was informed that the unit was not under warranty.
While in motion (approx 55 mph on 2-lane rural highway) the trailer began to sway and become unstable. On further investigation it was noted the rear driver side tire has come off. After stopping it was noted all of the studs holding the lug nuts on had sheared off.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Open Range has 2 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 2, about average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Slide Out Crack - Standard Repair Instructions
- Standard repair Instructions for DOOR SIDE SLIDEOUT BOX WITH EXACT SLIDE OUT MECHANISM
Repair prevents slide out from getting stuck while extending and retracting.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, wheels. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Highland Ridge FW Open Range from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.