PL Custom Freightliner M2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 13, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles recalls 2016 PL Custom Freightliner M2

Recall number

21V637000

Brand / firm

PL Custom

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.