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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V143000

2016 Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 | 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 — Exterior lighting

Published March 5, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 5, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V143000, published March 5, 2021. Recalling firm: Custom Truck And Body Works; 2016 Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 | 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

Custom Truck And Body Works (Custom Truck) is recalling one 2016 Ford F550 vehicle and one 2018 International 4000 vehicle equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What to do

Custom Truck has notified owners, and the light manufacturer, ECCO, will provide a lens filter to dim the light, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2962.

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Recall details

Brand
CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS
Model
FORD F-550
Manufacturer
Custom Truck And Body Works
Lot
2016 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS FORD F-550 | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS INTERNATIONAL 4000
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 | 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V143000 on March 5, 2021. Reported hazard: Custom Truck And Body Works (Custom Truck) is recalling one 2016 Ford F550 vehicle and one 2018 International 4000 vehicle equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Custom Truck has notified owners, and the light manufacturer, ECCO, will provide a lens filter to dim the light, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2962.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS. Model: FORD F-550.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)