CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
- 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
Certain 2016-2018 Pierce Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles have rear LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights that may be too bright. The lights fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs lamps and reflective devices.
The excessive brightness can affect the vision of other drivers, which raises the risk of a crash. Pierce will notify affected owners, and the recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install a filter kit in the rear lights at no cost to you. You can contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Enforcer | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Freightliner | 201620172018 |
| Pierce Saber | 201620172018 |