Race City Rv Products, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V487000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V487000 by Race City Rv Products, Llc. Includes 123 affected units, FMVSS 108/STOP/TAIL/TURN/SIDE MARKER LAMP COMBINAT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The led stop, tail, turn, and side marker lamp combination package on certain tow trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the lamps attached to the rear (on the fenders) are not separate from the stop-tail-turn lamp combination and are not thick enough to provide the required level of visibility when viewed from the rear as required by the standard.

Corrective Action

Each customer will be shipped replacement clearance marker lights and brackets along with installation instructions. owners will also be able to contact race city to arrange to have the marker lights installed. the recall began on january 18, 2007. owners may contact race city at 1-866-223-1016.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V487000
Report Received Date: 2006-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 108/stop/tail/turn/side marker lamp combinat
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 123

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The led stop, tail, turn, and side marker lamp combination package on certain tow trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the lamps attached to the rear (on the fenders) are not separate from the stop-tail-turn lamp combination and are not thick enough to provide the required level of visibility when viewed from the rear as required by the standard.
Consequence Summary: The driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear at night might not see enough of the trailer lights to judge the presence of the trailer's full length and width and could strike the trailer.
Corrective Action: Each customer will be shipped replacement clearance marker lights and brackets along with installation instructions. owners will also be able to contact race city to arrange to have the marker lights installed. the recall began on january 18, 2007. owners may contact race city at 1-866-223-1016.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06V487000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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