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HighNHTSA·21V654000·Announced 2021-08-23

PL Custom Recalls 2021 Ford E-450 Emergency Vehicle for LCD Defect

PL Custom is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 emergency vehicle because its LCD display may freeze or fail, potentially delaying emergency efforts.

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 could delay emergency efforts and increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 emergency vehicle. The recall involves a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) used to control emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions.

The display may experience low voltage spikes due to varying electrical installations, which can cause the LCD to freeze or become nonfunctional. If the display fails, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD free of charge. The source notes that all vehicles were repaired in October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PL CUSTOM TYPE III
Brand
PL CUSTOM
Manufacturer
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
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)

  • TYPE III

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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