CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2018 Gladiator vehicle equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify the owner and instruct them to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part number CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-866-582-2376. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-10.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some rear stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights on this vehicle were built brighter than federal standards allow. The excess brightness can affect the vision of other drivers, which raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners and instruct them to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part number CZ0199). The kit is provided free of charge. Owners can also contact Spartan customer service at 1-866-582-2376, referencing recall number 20-10.
If you own this vehicle, contact the manufacturer for the free filter kit, and check your VIN for any other open recalls at NHTSA's website or your dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2018 |
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