NHTSAGeneral Alert
Forest River, Inc. - Insufficiently Reflective Side Lights/FMVSS 108
Published: September 27, 2024Recall ID: 24V722000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Insufficiently reflective side marker lights can reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, which can make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Insufficiently Reflective Side Lights/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficiently Reflective Side Lights/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V722000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V722000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, which can make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install reflector stickers to the lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1845. |
| Consequence summary | Insufficiently reflective side marker lights can reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 121-1845 |
| Potentially affected | 331 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |