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Recall 05V-040: 2005 Ranger Trail AF4500, 2004–2005 Ranger Trail AF5000 and 9 more

WOOD MANUFACTURING CO., INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Feb 8, 2005, covering about 7,577 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-040
Report date
Feb 8, 2005
Vehicles affected
7,577
Owners notified
Feb 25, 2005

The problem

Certain trailers, equipped with truck-lite brand model 44,40 or 30 stop/tail light and front/rear side marker lights with no reflex lens or reflective material, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. '

The risk

A reflex lens or reflective material is not incorporated in the lights. This reduced lighting level will affect drivers visibility and a crash may occur without prior notice.

The fix

Dealers will mail to owners a written notification along with instructions, diagrams and parts to apply a 4-red and 2 amber SAE a 90 adhesive backed reflectors. Owners may also have dealers perform the work. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact wood manufacturing at 612-337-1859.

Notes

Wood recall no. 4wr.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerWOOD MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number05V040000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ranger Trail AF45002005All years
Ranger Trail AF50002004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail CF37252004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail CF45002004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail CF50002004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail FF37252004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail FF45002004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail FF50002004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail SF37252004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail SF45002004, 2005All years
Ranger Trail SF50002004, 2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-040?

Certain trailers, equipped with truck-lite brand model 44,40 or 30 stop/tail light and front/rear side marker lights with no reflex lens or reflective material, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. '

How is recall 05V-040 fixed?

Dealers will mail to owners a written notification along with instructions, diagrams and parts to apply a 4-red and 2 amber SAE a 90 adhesive backed reflectors. Owners may also have dealers perform the work. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact wood manufacturing at 612-337-1859.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.