NHTSA recall campaign
08V421000
ManufacturerPLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD.Reported2008-08-15Affected127 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
POOR REAR TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →