CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED 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 the 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
- Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The all-in-one rear LED lights on this 2017 Freightliner M2 may be brighter than the maximum light output allowed under federal lighting standards (FMVSS 108). Excessive brightness can affect the vision of drivers behind the truck, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own this vehicle, Summit Bodyworks will provide a filter kit for the rear lights from the light manufacturer at no cost. Owners were notified by mail on September 15, 2021, with instructions on how to obtain the kit. You can also contact Summit Bodyworks customer service at 1-303-348-2681 to confirm your eligibility and arrange the remedy.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner M2 | 2017 |
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