NHTSA Recall 06V487000: Exterior lighting
RACE CITY RV PRODUCTS, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 123 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Race City HD.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V487000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | December 21, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 18, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
The LED stop, tail, turn, and side marker lamp combination package on certain tow trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the lamps attached to the rear (on the fenders) are not separate from the stop-tail-turn lamp combination and are not thick enough to provide the required level of visibility when viewed from the rear as required by the standard.
Safety risk
The driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear at night might not see enough of the trailer lights to judge the presence of the trailer's full length and width and could strike the trailer.
Remedy
Each customer will be shipped replacement clearance marker lights and brackets along with installation instructions. Owners will also be able to contact race city to arrange to have the marker lights installed. The recall began on january 18, 2007. Owners may contact race city at 1-866-223-1016.
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 06V487000
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.