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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Swab Wagon Company, Inc. (Swab Wagon) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet 2500 HD, 2018-2019 Chevrolet 3500 HD, and 2019 Ford F-350 Swab Pioneer medic 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 lamps fail 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
- Swab Wagon will provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact Swab Wagon's customer service at 1-800-834-7922.
- 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
These medic vehicles have Code 3 7x9 stop-tail-turn-reverse LED lights that may be brighter than federal limits allow. The excess brightness does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and can affect the vision of other drivers, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Swab Wagon Company at 1-800-834-7922 to get instructions for obtaining a filter kit from the light manufacturer. The kit is provided free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls. If your vehicle is affected, contact the company to arrange the free remedy.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Swab Wagon Chevrolet 2500 HD | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Swab Wagon Chevrolet 3500 | 20182019 |
| Swab Wagon Ford F-350 | 2019 |