NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Riverside Whitewater
The 2018 Riverside Whitewater has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Riverside dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Riverside Whitewater. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA #17V270000Reported April 21, 2017 · Riverside RV
Defect description
Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whitewater and Mt. McKinley travel trailers. These trailers were manufactured without rear-facing reflectors and have non-reflective tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.