NHTSA Recall 08V628000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 335 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Roadtrek RS Adventurous.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V628000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | December 2, 2008 |
| Owner notification | December 22, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Roadtrek is recalling 335 my 2006-2008 ss agile and rs adventurous class "b" motor homes built on dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 van chassis. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the rear hitch mounted spare tire carrier (continental spare tire kit), impedes the full visibility of the left tail light. The drivers of following vehicles may not have full visibility of the left tail lights.
Safety risk
This lack of visibility could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a supplementary tail light on the fiberglass cover of the spare tire free of charge. The recall began on december 22, 2008. Owners may contact roadtrek at 1-888-762-3873.
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 08V628000
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.