NHTSA Recall 05V444000: Exterior lighting
WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,447 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Weekend Warrior Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V444000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | October 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain recreational trailers do not conform to the lighting requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' amber intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors in vehicles longer than 30' in overall length were missing. Also the absence of the rear identification lamps in vehicles over 80" in overall width.
Safety risk
Without this lighting, and particularly, during night driving conditions or while the trailer is parked, other vehicles may not see a trailer, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Weekend warrior or an authorized dealer will add the missing equipment to enhance visibility. The recall is expected to begin during february 2007. Owners may contact weekend warrior at 1-800-500-9914.
Notes
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 05V444000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Weekend Warrior Cl | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior Fb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior Fbd | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Weekend Warrior Fk | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior Fs | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Weekend Warrior Fsc | 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior Ft | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior LE | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior SE | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Weekend Warrior SL | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior Slc | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Weekend Warrior Sp | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Weekend Warrior Sx | 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.