| Make : RANGER TRAIL | Model : FF4500 | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20030707 - 20050128 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V040000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050225 | Date Received by ODI: 20050208 | Date Added to Database: 20050204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WOOD MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WOOD MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4WR | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7577 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. ' |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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 SHOULD CONTACT WOOD MANUFACTURING AT 612-337-1859. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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