June 22, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E041000
Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E041
Manufacturer ECCO Holdings Corp.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 761
Summary
ECCO Holdings Corp. (ECCO) is recalling certain Code 3
7×9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights sold primarily for use in emergency vehicles. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lamps fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Remedy
ECCO will notify the emergency vehicle manufacturers that used the lights as original equipment and the customers that purchased the lights as replacement equipment. ECCO will provide a filter kit that will to ensure the lights perform in the correct photometric intensity ranges. The recall began July 29, 2020. Owners may contact ECCO at 1-314-426-2700.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
RECALL NO. 20E041
July 2020
Dear Valued Code 3 Customer:
We are writing to inform you that Code 3 is conducting a voluntary safety recall of 7 x 9 Stop-Tail-Turn-Reverse All-in-one LED Lamps, Part No. 79STTRBZ. Our records indicate that some of the recalled lamps were shipped to you. Please review this letter carefully for more information.
What Products are Involved?
This recall involves Code 3 7 x 9 Stop-Tail-Turn-Reverse All-in-One LED Lamps, Part No. 79STTRBZ. These lamps were sold as original and replacement equipment for use primarily in emergency vehicles. The recall covers all products with this part number.
What is the Problem?
Recent quality testing conducted by Code 3 indicated that the subject lamps may exceed the maximum permissible candela levels specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 at certain test points. The increased photometric intensity may adversely affect the vision of following drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What should you do?
(a) Product Remaininq in Your Inventory: If any of the subject lamps remain in your inventory, you should return them to Code 3. The returned parts will be replaced with 79STTRBZ-D lamps, that are currently available.
(b) Products Installed on New Vehicles: If any of the recalled lamps were installed in new motor vehicles that are no longer in your possession, you should consider your obligations to notify NHTSA in accordance with 49 CFR Part 573. A copy of Code 3’s Part 573 Noncompliance Notification is attached for your information. This was submitted to NH TSA on June 22, 2020. Vehicle manufacturers may instruct owners to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (Part No. CZ0199) free of charge. Installation of the kit will ensure that the lamps perform within the permissible photometric intensity ranges. Your Code 3 representative will work with you and your customers to facilitate this process.
Please contact Code 3 Customer Service at (314) 426-2700 or [email protected] if you have any questions about this recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking this action in the interest of our customers’ personal safety and satisfaction with our products.
Sincerely,
Joh M. Ducharme
President ESG Americas
Enclosures (Part 573 Noncompliance Notification, Owner letter)
10986 North Warson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63114
T 314-426-2700 | F 314426-1337 | [email protected]
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
RECALL NO. 20E041
July 2020
Dear Valued Code 3 Customer:
We are writing to inform you that Code 3 is conducting a voluntary safety recall of 7 x 9 Stop-Tail-Turn-Reverse All-in-one LED Lamps, Part No. 79STTRBZ. our records indicate that some of the recalled lamps were shipped to you. Please review this letter carefully for more information.
What Products are Involved?
This recall involves Code 3 7 x 9 Stop-Tail-Turn-Reverse All-in-One LED Lamps, Part No. 79STTRBZ. These lamps were sold as original and replacement equipment for use primarily in emergency vehicles. The recall covers all products with this part number.
What is the Problem?
Recent quality testing conducted by Code 3 indicated that the subject lamps may exceed the maximum permissible candela levels specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 at certain test points. The increased photometric intensity may adversely affect the vision of following drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What should you do?
(a) Product Remaining in Your Inventory: If any of the subject lamps remain in your inventory, you should return them to Code 3. The returned parts will be replaced with 79STTRBZ-D lamps, that are currently available.
(b) Products You Sold to Other Resellers: If you sold the recalled lamps to reselling customers (such as installers, final stage manufacturers, or retailers), you must forward a copy of this letter and the attached NH TSA-approved consumer letter to them within five (5) business days of receipt. They should (i) contact Code 3 at (314) 426-2700 or c3 [email protected] to arrange for the return of any remaining inventory and (ii) send a copy of the enclosed owner letter to any vehicle owners.
(c) Products You Installed or Sold to Consumers: You must immediately check your sale records to identify any end user purchasers and send those purchasers a copy of the enclosed NH TSA-approved owner letter.
Please contact Code 3 Customer Service at (314) 426-2700 or [email protected] if you have any questions about this recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking this action in the interest of our customers’ personal safety and satisfaction with our products.
Sincerely,
Joh M. Ducharme
President ESG Americas
Enclosures (Owner Letter)
10986 North Warson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63114
T 314-426-2700 | F 314-426-1337 | [email protected]
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
RECALL NO. 20E041
July 2020
Dear Valued Code 3 Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Code 3 has decided that certain 7 x 9 Stop-Tail-Turn-Reverse All-in-one LED Lamps, Part No. 79STTRBZ, fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. We are initiating this voluntary safety recall to address this issue. Our records indicate that you may have purchased one of these products.
What Products are Involved?
This recall involves Code 3 7 x 9 Stop-Tail-Turn-Reverse All-in-One LED Lamps, Part No. 79STTRBZ. These lamps were sold as original and replacement equipment for use primarily in emergency vehicles. The recall covers all products with this part number.
What is the Problem?
Recent quality testing conducted by Code 3 indicated that the subject lamps may exceed the maximum permissible candela levels specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 at certain test points. The increased photometric intensity may adversely affect the vision of following drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What should you do?
Please contact Code 3 at (314) 426-2700 or [email protected] to obtain a filter kit (Part No. CZ0199) free of charge. Installation of the filter kit will ensure that the lamps perform within the permissible photometric intensity ranges. Kits are currently available.
Please contact Code 3 Customer Service at (314) 426-2700 or c3 [email protected] if you have any questions about this recall. If you are unable to obtain a remedy without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking this action in the interest of our customers’ personal safety and satisfaction with our products.
Sincerely,
John M. Ducharme
President ESG Americas
10986 North Warson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63114
T 314-426-2700 | F 314426-1337 | [email protected]
1 Affected Product
Equipment
14 Associated Documents
Defect Notice Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-20E041-3845.PDF 214.199KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20E041-5608.pdf 245.195KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20E041-4869.PDF 214.395KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20E041-4229.PDF 211.42KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-3 recall 20E-041 OEM Notification – Final
RCMN-20E041-5416.pdf 228.646KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20E041-7406.pdf 221.796KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20E041-7936.pdf 229.556KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20E041-1447.PDF 211.421KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20E041-0625.PDF 211.323KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20E041-2073.PDF 211.129KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20E041-5295.PDF 214.321KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20E041-0413.PDF 211.236KB
Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20E041-5240.PDF 211.537KB
Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2021-4
RCLQRT-20E041-2992.PDF 211.627KB
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