NHTSA Recall 16V546000: Exterior lighting
Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pierce Pumper.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V546000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B275 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 21, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Safety risk
If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V546000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.