CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Custom Truck And Body Works (Custom Truck) is recalling one 2016 Ford F550 vehicle and one 2018 International 4000 vehicle equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 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
- Custom Truck has notified owners, and the light manufacturer, ECCO, will provide a lens filter to dim the light, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2962.
- 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
The 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights on these vehicles may be brighter than federal lighting limits allow. Because they exceed the maximum allowed light output, these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
The excessive brightness can affect the vision of other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified, and the light manufacturer, ECCO, will provide a lens filter that dims the light at no cost. To get the free remedy, contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2962. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 | 2018 |