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NHTSARecalled Aug 15, 2008 · #08V421000

FMVSS 108/TIRE CARRIER/TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PLEASURE-WAY IS RECALLING 127 MY 2007-2008 ASCENT AND PLATEAU CLASS B MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR HITCH MOUNT TIRE CARRIER. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE TIRE CARRIER IMPEDES THE TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY. POOR REAR TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Product details

Product
FMVSS 108/TIRE CARRIER/TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HITCH MOUNT SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND ALL RELATED HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PLEASURE-WAY AT 1-800-364-0189.

View the official CPSC notice