CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Kompact Kamp is recalling certain 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp motorcycle trailers that were manufactured without side marker lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
- Risk
- Without side marker lights, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kompact Kamp will provide and install sidemarker lights on all trailers that were not equipped with sidemarker lights. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kompact Kamp customer service at 1-717-933-8070.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Li'L Clipper motorcycle trailers from model years 1983 through 1990 were built without side marker lights. Without them, other drivers may have a harder time seeing the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. The trailers also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting and reflective devices.
The manufacturer, Kompact Kamp, will provide and install side marker lights free of charge on every affected trailer that lacks them. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners can contact Kompact Kamp customer service at 1-717-933-8070 to arrange the repair, and should check their trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | 1983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016 |
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