Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
SCORPION
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V144000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Folding Trailer, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20041212
End Of Manufacture
20050331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
165
Date Owners Notified
20050511
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ftca, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050407
Make Campaign Number
43835
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108