2002 Coast Machinery Marsh Master I Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V553000
Manufacturer: COAST MACHINERY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: June 30th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: March 6th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TILT DECK TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE TRAILERS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE RETRO REFLECTIVE SHEETING ON THE SIDE RAILS OF THE TRAILER.

Consequence Summary:
DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY REFLEX REFLECTION TO MARK THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION IN THE DARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. COAST MACHINERY WILL ALSO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LABOR INVOLVED TO INSTALL THE LIGHT BAR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COAST MACHINERY AT 1-225-753-1323.

Recall Notes:
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 .