NHTSA Recall 05V040000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
WOOD MANUFACTURING CO., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,577 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Ranger Trail AF4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V040000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 4WR |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | February 8, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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. '
Safety 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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V040000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ranger Trail AF4500 | 2005 |
| Ranger Trail AF5000 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail CF3725 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail CF4500 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail CF5000 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail FF3725 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail FF4500 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail FF5000 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail SF3725 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail SF4500 | 2004, 2005 |
| Ranger Trail SF5000 | 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.