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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whitewater and Mt. McKinley travel trailers. These trailers were manufactured without rear-facing reflectors and have non-reflective tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
- 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 2017-2018 Riverside travel trailers were built without rear-facing reflectors and have tail lights that are not reflective. As a result, these trailers do not meet federal lighting requirements (FMVSS 108), and they may be harder for drivers behind them to see at night or in low light.
Reduced visibility from behind raises the risk of a rear-end collision. If you own an affected 2017 or 2018 Whitewater or Mt. McKinley trailer, contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578 so you can be notified and scheduled for the repair.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights at no cost to you. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Riverside MT. Mckinley | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Riverside Whitewater | 20172018 |