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NHTSA Recall 24V305000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)

Reading Truck Body LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 2022–2024 Reading Truck Equipment RM-78 Crane Body.

54
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (June 10)
NHTSA campaign24V305000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS
Report receivedApril 29, 2024
Owner notificationJune 10, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Reading Truck Body LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RM-78 11' and RM-78 14' vehicles. The taillight may be incorrectly positioned, exceeding the maximum allowed height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Incorrectly mounted taillights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the taillights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.

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 24V305000

Make and modelModel years
Reading Truck Equipment RM-78 Crane Body2022, 2023, 2024

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.