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NHTSARecalled Dec 2, 2008 · #08V628000

SPARE TIRE CARRIER/LEFT TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ROADTREK IS RECALLING 335 MY 2006-2008 SS AGILE AND RS ADVENTUROUS CLASS "B" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 VAN CHASSIS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR HITCH MOUNTED SPARE TIRE CARRIER (CONTINENTAL SPARE TIRE KIT), IMPEDES THE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT. THE DRIVERS OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHTS. THIS LACK OF VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Product details

Product
SPARE TIRE CARRIER/LEFT TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENTARY TAIL LIGHT ON THE FIBERGLASS COVER OF THE SPARE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK AT 1-888-762-3873.

View the official CPSC notice