Maintainer Corporation of Iowa – Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa (Maintainer) is recalling one 2015 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue Truck. 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.”

Report Received Date 07/01/2021
NHTSA ID 21V503000
Consequence Summary The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Maintainer will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 1
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V503000)