EquipmentRecall 16V-165 · Weiler vehicles
Weiler, Inc recall 16V-165 covers 368 Weiler vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 8, 2003 to March 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.