WEILER F5 2002: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V165000

Make Model Year
WEILER F5 2002
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-20 2016-03-22 2016-03-22

Production Dates: 2003-04-08 - 2016-03-21

Manufacturers Involved: Weiler, Inc

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 368

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Weiler, Inc. "Weiler" is recalling certain model year 2002-2016 B2, B3, B5, F1, F3, F5, M100, M200, and WT4000 trucks manufactured April 8, 2003, to March 21, 2016. These trucks may have been produced with LED marker lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, thus reducing the visibility of the truck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Missing reflectors can reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Weiler will notify owners will supply reflective decals to be installed, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Weiler customer service at 1-641-828-6622.

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.