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HighNHTSA·22E007000·Announced 2022-02-14

Weldon recalls rear combination lamps with incorrect white backup lights

Weldon is recalling specific rear combination lamps because the LED backup lights are the wrong color, failing federal safety standards and potentially affecting vehicle visibility.

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 injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Weldon Division of Akron Brass is recalling certain Weldon Rear Combination Lamps, model 40958, and part numbers 4095877C92 and 5878C92. The defect involves the LED backup lights being the incorrect color white. As a result, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The incorrect color of the backup lights may affect vehicle visibility to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 6,315 units. Vehicle manufacturers were notified of the issue on February 15, 2022.

Weldon will replace the lights to affected vehicle manufacturers free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information. Weldon's number for this recall is 22-04. 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.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS recall
Manufacturer
Weldon Division of Akron Brass
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
6,315

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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