The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V528000·Announced 2021-07-13

Summit Bodyworks Recalls 2017 Freightliner M2 for Excessively Bright Rear Lights

Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 because its rear LED lights are too bright, potentially blinding other drivers and increasing crash risk.

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 (excessive light brightness) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential vision impairment and crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The recall addresses a defect in the all-in-one rear LED lights, which may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

The excessive brightness may adversely affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. This vehicle fails to comply with the requirements for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Summit Bodyworks 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 September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Summit Bodyworks
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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