Recall
Pleasure Way Ascent — 08V421000
NHTSA ID
08V421000
Make
Pleasure Way
Model
Ascent
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2008-08-15
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Units Affected
127
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PLEASURE-WAY IS RECALLING 127 MY 2007-2008 ASCENT AND PLATEAU CLASS B MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR HITCH MOUNT TIRE CARRIER. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE TIRE CARRIER IMPEDES THE TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY.
Consequence
POOR REAR TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HITCH MOUNT SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND ALL RELATED HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PLEASURE-WAY AT 1-800-364-0189.