Recall 21V222000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Report Date
20210330
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 PIERCE ENFORCER
2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
2016 PIERCE SABER
2017 PIERCE ENFORCER
2017 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
2017 PIERCE SABER
2018 PIERCE ENFORCER
2018 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
2018 PIERCE SABER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.