NHTSA Recall 21V528000: Exterior lighting
Summit Bodyworks reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2017 Freightliner M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V528000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | NR |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 13, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the 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
Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V528000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner M2 | 2017 |
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.