Recall 16V185 affects 4,219 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper motorcycle trailers missing side marker lights. Repair is free at any franchised Kompact Kamp dealer.
Kompact Kamp is recalling 4,219 1983-2016 Li'L Clipper motorcycle trailers because they were built without side marker lights. Reduced side visibility makes the trailer harder for other drivers to see and increases crash risk, and Kompact Kamp will install the missing lights free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The side marker lights on a 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper motorcycle trailer are the small exterior lamps that show the trailer's side outline in low light. They help other drivers see where the trailer is positioned, especially when it is being towed behind a motorcycle or parked along a road.
On affected Li'L Clipper trailers, those side marker lights were left off during manufacture. That means the trailer does not meet FMVSS number 108, the federal lighting standard for lamps and reflective equipment. The fix is to add the missing side marker lights so the trailer has the exterior lighting the standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a missing-equipment issue, so the trailer will not give you a new sound, smell, or dashboard warning before you notice the lights are absent.
Who's affected?
Covers Li'L Clipper trailers across the 1983-2016 span listed below, with every listed model year tied to exterior lighting.
| 1986 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2013 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2007 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2005 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1987 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2001 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1988 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1989 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1990 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1991 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1993 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1994 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1996 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1998 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1985 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2008 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2006 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2004 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1997 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1999 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1992 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1995 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2003 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2002 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1984 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 1983 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| 2000 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 4,219 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing side marker lights make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, especially from the side or in low light, which increases crash risk. Use extra care until the lights are installed, and keep the trailer visible when parked near traffic. Repair is free at any franchised Kompact Kamp dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper is included in this recall.
- Contact Kompact Kamp customer service to schedule the free side marker light installation that restores required trailer visibility.
- Reference recall number 16V185 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Kompact Kamp mailed one.
- Use extra caution when towing the trailer before the lights are installed. Keep lights and reflectors clean, and avoid towing after dark until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kompact Kamp technician installs sidemarker lights on Li'L Clipper trailers that were built without them. The recall repair is free, including the lights and installation labor. Kompact Kamp has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented, related out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Keep any receipts or repair paperwork and ask Kompact Kamp customer service how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 1, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| May 20, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 27, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V185?
Recall 16V185 covers 4,219 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper motorcycle trailers built without side marker lights. Without those lights, the trailer is less visible to other drivers, increasing crash risk. Kompact Kamp will provide and install side marker lights for free.
What should I do if my 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V185. If it is, contact Kompact Kamp customer service at 1-717-933-8070 to arrange the free side-marker-light installation. Reference recall number 16V185 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Kompact Kamp will provide and install the missing side marker lights free of charge on included Li'L Clipper trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility to other drivers. Side marker lights help drivers see the trailer from the side, especially in low light. If those lights are missing, crash risk increases. The free repair adds the required side marker lights.
What if I bought my Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Li'L Clipper is included, then contact Kompact Kamp to arrange the no-cost side-marker-light installation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V185000 |
|---|---|
| Kompact Kamp customer service | 1-717-933-8070 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V185 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V185000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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