2007–2008 Pleasure Way Ascent, 2007–2008 Pleasure Way Plateau Recall: Equipment
NHTSA campaign 08V421000 · Equipment · filed Aug 15, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
POOR REAR TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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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.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure Way | Ascent | 2007, 2008 |
| Pleasure Way | Plateau | 2007, 2008 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V421000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.