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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V165📅 Mar 22, 2016

2002–2016 Weiler B2 & 2002–2016 Weiler B3 + 7 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V165000
Manufacturer
Weiler, Inc
Vehicles affected
368
Component
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 20, 2016
Built
Apr 8, 2003 – Mar 21, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V165 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V165?

2002–2016 Weiler B2 & 2002–2016 Weiler B3 + 7 more. 368 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Weiler dealer to book the free repair.