Riverside MT recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 21, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Riverside RV recalls 2017–2018 Riverside MT. Mckinley, Whitewater

Recall number

17V270000

Brand / firm

Riverside

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 146 units

Why it was recalled

Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whitewater and Mt. McKinley travel trailers. These trailers were manufactured without rear-facing reflectors and have non-reflective tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.