PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V222000

Make Model Year
PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-05 2021-03-30 2021-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.