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HighNHTSA·17V270000·Announced 2017-04-21

Riverside RV Recalls 2017-2018 Trailers for Missing Rear Reflectors

Riverside RV is recalling 2017-2018 Mt. McKinley and Whitewater travel trailers because they lack required rear-facing reflectors and reflective tail lights, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing safety equipment) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

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

The defect may result in reduced visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
RIVERSIDE MT. MCKINLEY, WHITEWATER
Brand
RIVERSIDE
Manufacturer
Riverside RV
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
146

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MT. MCKINLEY
  • WHITEWATER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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