Safety Recall NHTSA · 86E019000 Reported June 18, 1986

Lighting:lamp or socket:reflective lights

Peterson Manufacturing,co · N/A · 32,557 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86E019000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
32,557
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 18, 1986

Defect Summary

Reflex reflectors fade over a period of time and therefore fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard #108, color lighting for signal devices. consequence of defect: the faded reflectors may cause other highway drivers not to notice the vehicle in darkness, which may contribute to an accident.

Corrective Action

Reflectors will be replaced with new ones made from approved dyes.

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 Peterson Manufacturing,co dealer and reference recall ID 86E019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86E019000

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

What is recall 86E019000?

NHTSA recall 86E019000 was issued by Peterson Manufacturing,co on June 18, 1986. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:reflective lights. The recall affects approximately 32,557 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peterson Manufacturing,co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86E019000 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.