CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2017-2025 FHS 55 and GLS 55 vehicles. The outer rear marker lights were installed in the incorrect location. 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
- Incorrectly positioned lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a steel plate and relocate the lights, free of charge. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The outer rear marker lights on these forklifts were installed in the wrong location. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs lamps and reflective devices.
Incorrectly positioned lights can make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Authorized dealers will install a steel plate and relocate the lights at no cost to you. To arrange the repair or ask questions, contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any other open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Palfinger FHS 55 Forklift | 201720182019202020212022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Palfinger GLS 55 Forklift | 201720182019202020212022202320242025 |