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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V040📅 Feb 4, 2005

2004–2005 Ranger Trail AF5000 & 2004–2005 Ranger Trail CF3725 + 9 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain trailers, equipped with truck-lite brand model 44,40 or 30 stop/tail light and front/rear side marker lights with no reflex lens or reflective material, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. '

💥 The risk

A reflex lens or reflective material is not incorporated in the lights. This reduced lighting level will affect drivers visibility and a crash may occur without prior notice.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will mail to owners a written notification along with instructions, diagrams and parts to apply a 4-RED and 2 amber SAE a 90 adhesive backed reflectors. Owners may also have dealers perform the work. The recall began on february 25, 2005. Owners may contact wood manufacturing at 612-337-1859.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V040000
Manufacturer recall #
4WR
Manufacturer
WOOD MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Vehicles affected
7,577
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 25, 2005
Built
Jul 7, 2003 – Jan 28, 2005
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Wood recall no. 4WR.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V040 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V040?

2004–2005 Ranger Trail AF5000 & 2004–2005 Ranger Trail CF3725 + 9 more. 7,577 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ranger Trail dealer to book the free repair.