Exterior lightingRecall 21V-637 · 2016 Pl Custom Freightliner M2
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles recall 21V-637 covers 4 2016 Pl Custom Freightliner M2 for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V637000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.