Wednesday, August 13, 2008

 

RECALL: 2008-2009 KEYSTONE TRAILERS: EXTERIOR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KEYSTONE / EVEREST 2008
KEYSTONE / HORNET 2008-2009
KEYSTONE / LAREDO 2008-2009
KEYSTONE / OUTBACK LOFT 2008-2009
KEYSTONE / SPRINTER 2008-2009
Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date : JUL 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V371000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2990
Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 2,990 MY 2008 EVEREST, MY 2008-2009 HORNET, LAREDO, SPRINTER AND OUTBACK LOFT FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE MISSING.
Consequence:
PULLING A VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER SIDE MARKER LIGHTING INCREASES THE RISK OF OTHER MOTORISTS NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KESTONE RECALL NO. 08-110. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.



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