NHTSA Recall 21V143000: Exterior lighting
Custom Truck And Body Works reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V143000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | March 5, 2021 |
| Owner notification | February 16, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 21V143000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 | 2016 |
| Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 | 2018 |
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.