The problem
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.
The risk
Non-standard side marker and reflector lights could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V491000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.