WINNEBAGO ELLIPSE 2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : ELLIPSE | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2005-05-04 - 2007-10-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V491000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-12-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-10-18 | Date Added to Database: 2007-10-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 107 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 645 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE RED REFLECTORS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE 60-INCH HEIGHT LIMIT. |
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Consequence:
NON-STANDARD SIDE MARKER AND REFLECTOR LIGHTS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD REFLEX REFLECTORS IN COMPLIANT LOCATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 107.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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