Recalls for 2008 Roadtrek Rs Adventurous

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Posted on: 2008-12-02
Description
Roadtrek is recalling 335 my 2006-2008 ss agile and rs adventurous class b motor homes built on dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 van chassis.  These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  The rear hitch mounted spare tire carrier (continental spare tire kit), impedes the full visibility of the left tail light.  The drivers of following vehicles may not have full visibility of the left tail lights.  

Consequence
This lack of visibility could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a supplementary tail light on the fiberglass cover of the spare tire free of charge.  The recall began on december 22, 2008.  Owners may contact roadtrek at 1-888-762-3873.

Notes
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.