NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Open Range Journeyer Recalls & Complaints
The 2010 Open Range Journeyer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Open Range dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Open Range Journeyer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2010 Open Range Journeyer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Open Range Journeyer, describing incidents dated November 10, 2010.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10429525 · Filed
OUR 2010 OPEN RANGE JOURNEYER 340 FLR STARTED SWAYING UNCONTROLLABLY AND WE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT TOTALING OUR DIESEL TRUCK AND OUR TRAILER. NO OTHER VEHICLES, WEATHER, OR SPEED, WERE INVOLVED. *KB
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V748000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 21, 2017 · Highland Ridge RV
Potentially affected: 1,719 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 15, 2018 · Vehicles built December 4, 2008 – April 3, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2010 Open Range, Residential and Rolling Thunder fifth wheels and 2010 Journeyer and Roamer recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
CRACKED FRAME
NHTSA #11V486000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported September 27, 2011 · OPEN RANGE R.V. COMPANY
Potentially affected: 207 vehicles
Owners notified October 5, 2011 · Vehicles built August 27, 2009 – November 17, 2010 (per NHTSA)
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Open Range Journeyer model years
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