NHTSA Recall 21V637000: Exterior lighting
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2016 Pl Custom Freightliner M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V637000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | August 13, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2016 Freightliner M2 emergency vehicles equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lights fail 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
PL Custom will notify the owners, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.
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 21V637000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pl Custom Freightliner M2 | 2016 |
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.