PIERCE FREIGHTLINER 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V222000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PIERCE | FREIGHTLINER | 2017 |
| 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
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."
The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
