Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V421000 Reported August 15, 2008

Fmvss 108/tire carrier/tail light visibility

Q: What is recall 08V421000?

NHTSA recall 08V421000 was issued by Pleasure-way Industries Ltd. on August 15, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 108/tire carrier/tail light visibility. The recall affects approximately 127 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Pleasure-way Industries Ltd. · Equipment · 127 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V421000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Pleasure-way Industries Ltd.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

127

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 15, 2008

Defect Summary

Pleasure-way is recalling 127 my 2007-2008 ascent and plateau class b motor homes equipped with a rear hitch mount tire carrier. these motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the tire carrier impedes the tail light visibility.

Safety Consequence

Poor rear tail light visibility could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the hitch mount spare tire carrier and all related hardware. the recall began on september 2, 2008. owners may contact pleasure-way at 1-800-364-0189.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Pleasure-way Industries Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 08V421000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 08V421000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V421000?

NHTSA recall 08V421000 was issued by Pleasure-way Industries Ltd. on August 15, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 108/tire carrier/tail light visibility. The recall affects approximately 127 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pleasure-way Industries Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V421000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.