NHTSA Campaign 07V491000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. · Reported Oct 18, 2007 · 645 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE RED REFLECTORS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE 60-INCH HEIGHT LIMIT.
Consequence
NON-STANDARD SIDE MARKER AND REFLECTOR LIGHTS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD REFLEX REFLECTORS IN COMPLIANT LOCATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITASCA | ELLIPSE | 2006 | 645 |
| ITASCA | ELLIPSE | 2007 | 645 |
| ITASCA | ELLIPSE | 2008 | 645 |
| ITASCA | SUNCRUISER | 2007 | 645 |
| ITASCA | SUNCRUISER | 2008 | 645 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V491000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.