NHTSA Recall 21V643000: Exterior lighting
Swab Wagon Company, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Swab Wagon Chevrolet 2500 HD.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V643000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | August 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 26, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Swab Wagon Company, Inc. (Swab Wagon) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet 2500 HD, 2018-2019 Chevrolet 3500 HD, and 2019 Ford F-350 Swab Pioneer medic 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 lamps 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
Swab Wagon will provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact Swab Wagon's customer service at 1-800-834-7922.
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 21V643000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Swab Wagon Chevrolet 2500 HD | 2017 |
| Swab Wagon Chevrolet 3500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Swab Wagon Ford F-350 | 2019 |
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.