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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20E034000

Maxon Liftgate — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Published June 8, 2020 · Recall initiated: June 8, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20E034000, published June 8, 2020. Recalling firm: Maxon Lift Corp.; Maxon Liftgate — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate.

What's the hazard

Maxon Lift Corp. (Maxon) is recalling certain GPTLR and GPTWR Lift Gates that contain License Plate Kit part number 298872-01 that includes Light part number 908120-01. If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. As such, this equipment fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Maxon will notify the vehicle manufacturers who may, or may not, have used the Maxon provided License Plate Kit with Light and will provide a corrective kit as necessary, free of charge. Maxon customer service may be contacted at 1-562-404-6727. Maxon's number for this recall is 211385-01.

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Recall details

Brand
MAXON
Model
LIFTGATE
Manufacturer
Maxon Lift Corp.
Lot
MAXON LIFTGATE
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Maxon Liftgate — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20E034000 on June 8, 2020. Reported hazard: Maxon Lift Corp. (Maxon) is recalling certain GPTLR and GPTWR Lift Gates that contain License Plate Kit part number 298872-01 that includes Light part number 908120-01. If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. As such, this equipment fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What should I do if I have this product?

Maxon will notify the vehicle manufacturers who may, or may not, have used the Maxon provided License Plate Kit with Light and will provide a corrective kit as necessary, free of charge. Maxon customer service may be contacted at 1-562-404-6727. Maxon's number for this recall is 211385-01.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAXON. Model: LIFTGATE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)