NHTSA recall campaign
20V492000
What was wrong
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2018 Gladiator vehicle equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify the owner and instruct them to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part number CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-866-582-2376. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-10.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entrySpartan Fire
- Gladiator2018