NHTSA Recall 16V185000: Exterior lighting
Kompact Kamp reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,219 vehicles. It affects 1983–2016 Kompact Kamp Li'l Clipper.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V185000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 1, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 27, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kompact Kamp is recalling certain 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp motorcycle trailers that were manufactured without side marker lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Safety risk
Without side marker lights, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kompact Kamp will provide and install sidemarker lights on all trailers that were not equipped with sidemarker lights. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kompact Kamp customer service at 1-717-933-8070.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kompact Kamp Li'l Clipper | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.