Recall 17V270 affects 146 2017-2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley and Whitewater travel trailers for missing rear reflectors. Repair is free at any franchised Riverside dealer.
Riverside is recalling 146 2017-2018 Mt. Mckinley and Whitewater travel trailers because they were built without rear-facing reflectors and have non-reflective tail lights. The missing reflectors and non-reflective tail lights can reduce rear visibility and increase crash risk; Riverside dealers will correct the lighting and reflector issue free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear lighting on the 2017-2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley and Whitewater travel trailers is supposed to do two jobs. The tail lights show braking and rear position when the trailer is connected and powered, and rear-facing reflectors help other drivers see the trailer when outside light hits it.
On affected trailers, the units were built without separate rear-facing reflectors, and the tail lights themselves are not reflective. Riverside traced the problem to tail lights it believed met federal lighting rules, but later found did not provide the required reflectivity. The trailer can still have working tail lights, but it lacks the passive reflection that helps make the rear of the trailer visible in darkness or low light.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not hear a noise, feel a handling change, or see a dashboard alert that proves the rear reflectors are missing or that the tail lights are non-reflective.
Who's affected?
The Mt. Mckinley and Whitewater are listed for 2017 and 2018, with tail lights and broader exterior lighting named as components.
| 2017 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Tail lights |
|---|---|
| 2017 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Tail lights |
| 2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Riverside Whitewater | Tail lights |
| 2018 Riverside Whitewater | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Riverside Whitewater | Tail lights |
| 2017 Riverside Whitewater | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 146 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, the vehicle is harder for following drivers to see from behind, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon and keep rear lighting unobstructed until it is fixed. Repair is free at any franchised Riverside dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley or Whitewater travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Riverside dealer to schedule the free reflective-tape installation that makes the rear of the trailer more visible from behind.
- Bring the recall notice if Riverside mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V270 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer in low light until the reflective tape is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Riverside technician installs reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights so the trailer has rear-facing reflectors. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Riverside has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same reflector repair before the recall notice. If you have prior repair paperwork, contact Riverside customer service and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 21, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| April 24, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 11, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 12, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V270?
Recall 17V270 covers 146 2017-2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley and Whitewater travel trailers built without rear-facing reflectors and with non-reflective tail lights. Riverside dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley or Whitewater is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V270. If it is, contact a Riverside dealer to schedule the reflective tape installation. Reference recall number 17V270 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Riverside's remedy states that dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility from behind. Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, other drivers have less visual warning of the trailer, increasing crash risk. The free dealer repair adds reflective tape below the tail lights.
What if I bought my Riverside trailer used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2017-2018 Riverside Mt. Mckinley or Whitewater is included, then call a Riverside dealer or Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V270000 |
|---|---|
| Riverside customer service | 1-260-499-4578 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V270 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V270000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →