Fleetwood 2005 Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled April 7, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V144000 · Fleetwood
Hazard
DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY REFLEX REFLECTION TO MARK THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION IN THE DARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE FOUR MARKER LIGHTS WITH A SURFACE MOUNT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD FOLDING AT 1-800-322-8216.
Units
165 units
Description
CERTAIN TOY HAULER TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED WITHOUT THE REFLEX REFLECTOR CAPABILITY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE FOUR MARKER LIGHTS WITH A SURFACE MOUNT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD FOLDING AT 1-800-322-8216.
Product
Fleetwood SCORPION
Manufacturer(s)
FTCA, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →