2000 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall

Campaign:

01V308000 on 10/08/2001

Component:

Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch

Manufactured:

05/31/1997 - 08/30/2001

Affected:

717

Defect:

Vehicle description: certain fifth wheel recreational trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108 "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the tail lights are not mounted perpendicular to the vehicle centerline, as required by the standard.

Correction:

Dealers will install a molded modular piece between the body of the vehicle and the tail light assembly to bring the lens perpendicular to the vehicle centerline. owner notification is expected to begin october 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nu wa at 1-800-835-0676.

Notes:

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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