Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V628000 Reported December 2, 2008

Spare tire carrier/left tail light visibility

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 335 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V628000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
335
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 2, 2008

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

This lack of visibility could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V628000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. or involving Exterior Lighting.

FAQ: Recall 08V628000

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

What is recall 08V628000?

NHTSA recall 08V628000 was issued by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. on December 2, 2008. It addresses: Spare tire carrier/left tail light visibility. The recall affects approximately 335 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V628000 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.