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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V637📅 Aug 16, 2021

2016 PL Custom Freightliner M2 recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2016 Freightliner M2 emergency vehicles equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lights fail 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

PL Custom will notify the owners, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

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
21V637000
Manufacturer
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles
Vehicles affected
4
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 24, 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 21V637 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 21V637?

2016 PL Custom Freightliner M2. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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