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2012 Open Range Roamer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2012 Open Range Roamer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Roamer years?

Roamer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted3 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints
Roamer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Open Range Roamer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Other150%

Does the 2012 Open Range Roamer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V115000OtherFebruary 26, 2016 · 1,956 units

Defect

Open Range R.V. Company (Open Range) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Mesa Ridge and Roamer trailers, and 2013-2014 Light trailers manufactured March 23, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected fifth wheel and travel trailers, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) calculation on the label may be incorrect, which may result in the overloading of the vehicles.

Consequence

If the owners load the trailers based on the incorrect labels, the trailers may be overloaded, resulting in tire failure, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Open Range will notify owners and will provide a label with the corrected weight information, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Open Range's number for this recall is 9905283.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CPSC: X1350857A. OPEN RANGE ROAMER. CONSUMER STATED THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY VENTILATION FOR THE AIR INTAKE LOCATED AT THE TOP REAR OF THE FIREPLACE. *LN THERE WAS A FLANGE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE FIREPLACE THAT SCREWED INTO THE FRONT OF THE SEALED CABINET, AND WHEN THE HEATER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 20, 2013

“CPSC: X1350857A. OPEN RANGE ROAMER. CONSUMER STATED THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY VENTILATION FOR THE AIR INTAKE LOCATED AT THE TOP REAR OF THE FIREPLACE. *LN THERE WAS A FLANGE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE FIREPLACE THAT SCREWED INTO THE FRONT OF THE SEALED CABINET, AND WHEN THE HEATER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 20, 2013

2012 Open Range Roamer — common questions

Is the 2012 Open Range Roamer reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Open Range Roamer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Open Range Roamer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.