Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra | NHTSA Recall #85E036000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E036000 by Dry Launch,div. Of Sierra. Includes 2,000 affected units, LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:UNSPECIFIED LIGHT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The light (photometric) output of the stop lamp, side marker lamp, side reflex and license plate lamps do not meet the requirements of fmvss 108. they are not as visible as lights which meet the fmvss requirements. consequence of defect: trailers equipped with these lamps may present a visibility problem at night. also, the stop lamps may not provide a visible warning that the towing vehicle is braking. in either case, an accident may occur.

Corrective Action

Lamps will be replaced with lamps that meet the fmvss requirements.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85E036000
Report Received Date: 1985-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Lighting:lamp or socket:unspecified light
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 2,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: The light (photometric) output of the stop lamp, side marker lamp, side reflex and license plate lamps do not meet the requirements of fmvss 108. they are not as visible as lights which meet the fmvss requirements. consequence of defect: trailers equipped with these lamps may present a visibility problem at night. also, the stop lamps may not provide a visible warning that the towing vehicle is braking. in either case, an accident may occur.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Lamps will be replaced with lamps that meet the fmvss requirements.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-4s9e_pm9v_9bj7
NHTSA ID: 85E036000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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