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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V528📅 Jul 14, 2021

2017 Freightliner M2 recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.

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
21V528000
Manufacturer recall #
NR
Manufacturer
Summit Bodyworks
Vehicles affected
1
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 15, 2021
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 21V528 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 21V528?

2017 Freightliner M2. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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