Mickey Truck Lift Gate License Plate Lighting Recall
Mickey Truck Bodies is recalling certain 2017-2018 commercial trucks because the license plate light shines rearward instead of downward, potentially confusing other drivers.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, and International 4300 vehicles, as well as 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01.
The defect involves the light kit not properly illuminating the license plate. Instead of shining downward as intended, the light shines rearward. This improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, PETERBILT, INTERNATIONAL M2, 220, 4000 SERIES 4300, BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 89
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- M2
- 220
- 4000 SERIES 4300
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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