Exterior lightingRecall 21V-669 · 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck
Boise Mobile Equipment recall 21V-669 covers 1 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V669000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Boise Mobile Equipment is recalling one 2016 International 4400 type 3 fire truck equipped with Ecco 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
Boise Mobile Equipment will assist the owner in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letter was mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Boise Mobile Equipment's customer service at 1-208-338-1444. Boise Mobile Equipment's number for this recall is 52606.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.