Code 3 Code 3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 22, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

ECCO Holdings Corp. recalls Code 3 Code 3

Recall number

20E041000

Brand / firm

Code 3

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 761 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

ECCO Holdings Corp. (ECCO) is recalling certain Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights sold primarily for use in emergency vehicles. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lamps 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

ECCO will notify the emergency vehicle manufacturers that used the lights as original equipment and the customers that purchased the lights as replacement equipment. ECCO will provide a filter kit that will to ensure the lights perform in the correct photometric intensity ranges. The recall began July 29, 2020. Owners may contact ECCO at 1-314-426-2700.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.