The problem
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.
The risk
Poor rear tail light visibility could result in a crash.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers may 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 Pleasure Way dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V421000.
- 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.