Oreion Reeper (2011-2013): Exterior lighting
Recall 13V398000 · Sep 3, 2013 · Oreion Motors LLC.
526
vehicles affected
526
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V398000
- Date
- Sep 3, 2013
- Maker
- Oreion Motors LLC.
- Units affected
- 526
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting; Equipment > Other > Labels; Vehicle speed control
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Oreion Motors LLC (Oreion) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Reeper low speed vehicles. The affected vehicles may exceed the maximum permitted speed of 25 mph. Also, the vehicles are not equipped with red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 500, "Low Speed Vehicles." Additionally, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle was incorrectly listed on the certification label which is a violation of Part 567, "Certification."
What can happen
Ungoverned speed, missing rear reflectors and an incorrect GVWR all increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Oreion Motors will notify owners and mail them reflectors and new certification labels. Dealers will install a revised speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Oreion at 1-505-916-1206.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Oreion | Reeper | 2011-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V398000?
1 model: Oreion Reeper (2011-2013), about 526 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V398000?
Oreion Motors will notify owners and mail them reflectors and new certification labels. Dealers will install a revised speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Oreion at 1-505-916-1206.
What can happen?
Ungoverned speed, missing rear reflectors and an incorrect GVWR all increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.