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Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck Recall 21V669: Fire Truck Lights Too Bright, Can Impair Other Drivers' Vision

NHTSA campaign 21V669, reported August 27, 2021, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers a single 2016 International 4400 Type 3 fire truck equipped with Ecco Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be brighter than the maximum light output allowed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs lamps and reflective devices. The lights therefore do not comply with that standard.

The excessive brightness can affect the vision of other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners can contact Boise Mobile Equipment's customer service at 1-208-338-1444 to arrange a free filter kit from the light manufacturer. Boise Mobile Equipment will assist with obtaining the kit. An owner notification letter was mailed on September 3, 2021. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V669Boise Mobile Equipment
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Boise Mobile Equipment is recalling one 2016 International 4400 type 3 fire truck equipped with Ecco 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 lights 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
Boise Mobile Equipment will assist the owner in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letter was mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Boise Mobile Equipment's customer service at 1-208-338-1444. Boise Mobile Equipment's number for this recall is 52606.
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.

Affected vehicles

Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck2016