Recall 08V-421: 2007–2008 Pleasure Way Ascent, 2007–2008 Pleasure Way Plateau

PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 15, 2008, covering about 127 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-421
Report date
Aug 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
127
Owners notified
Sep 2, 2008

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.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD.
ComponentEquipment › Mechanical › Carrier/Rack
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V421000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Pleasure Way Ascent2007, 2008All years
Pleasure Way Plateau2007, 2008All 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 08V-421?

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.

How is recall 08V-421 fixed?

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.

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.