Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 27, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Boise Mobile Equipment recalls 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck

Recall number

21V669000

Brand / firm

Boise Mobile Equipment

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.