July 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V503000
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: 21V503
Manufacturer Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling one 2015 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue Truck. The all-in-one rear LED 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 the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Remedy
Maintainer 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 July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Maintainer’s customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Installation and Mounting:
Step 1.
Remove the four screws on the lens as indicated in Figure 1.
Step 2.
Remove the clear lens from the unit.
Step 3.
Remove the backing paper from the provided diffuser as shown in Figure 2 & Figure 3.
Step 4.
Place the diffuser in the lens as shown in Figure 4. Ensure the filter is placed so that the side that had the paper backing is facing up.
Step 5.
Reinstall the lens to the unit as shown in Figure 5.
Step 6.
Secure the unit using the four screws removed in step 1.
20E041 – ECCO Code 3 Rear LED Lights Too Bright
http://oemdtc.com/5009/20e041-ecco-code-3-rear-led-lights-too-bright
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Installation and Operation Instructions
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installing and using. Installer: This manual must be delivered to the end user.
WARNING!
Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer’s recommendations may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death to those you are seeking to protect!
Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and understood the safety information contained in this manual.
1.
Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and maintenance of emergency warning devices are essential to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public.
2.
Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Exercise caution when working with live electrical connections.
3.
This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
4.
Proper placement and installation is vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this product so that output performance of the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
5.
Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of an air bag. Equipment mounted or located in an air bag deployment area may reduce the effectiveness of the air bag or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. It is the responsibility of the user/operator to determine a suitable mounting location ensuring the safety of all passengers inside the vehicle particularly avoiding areas of potential head impact.
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It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure daily that all features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles or other obstructions.
7.
The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal. Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is the vehicle operator’s responsibility to be sure they can proceed safely before entering an intersection, drive against traffic, respond at a high rate of speed, or walk on or around traffic lanes.
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This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws regarding emergency warning devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
7X9 STOP, TURN, TAIL FILTER
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Step 1. Remove the four screws on the lens as indicated in Figure 1.
Step 2. Remove the clear lens from the unit.
Step 3. Remove the backing paper from the provided diffuser as shown in Figure 2 & Figure 3.
Step 4. Place the diffuser in the lens as shown in Figure 4. Ensure the filter is placed so that the side that had the paper backing is facing up.
Step 5. Reinstall the lens to the unit as shown in Figure 5.
Step 6. Secure the unit using the four screws removed in step 1.
Figure 1
Installation and Mounting:
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Product Returns:
If a product must be returned for repair or replacement*, please contact our factory to obtain a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA number) before you ship the product to Code 3
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*Code 3
®, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion. Code 3
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Manufacturer Limited Warranty Policy:
Manufacturer warrants that on the date of purchase this product will conform to Manufacturer’s specifications for this product (which are available from the Manufacturer upon request). This Limited Warranty extends for Sixty (60) months from the date of purchase.
DAMAGE TO PARTS OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM TAMPERING, ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, UNAPPROVED MODIFICATIONS, FIRE OR OTHER HAZARD; IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR OPERATION; OR NOT BEING MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Exclusion of Other Warranties:
MANUFACTURER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT AND ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ORAL STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PRODUCT DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
Remedies and Limitation of Liability:
MANUFACTURER’S SOLE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY AGAINST MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE PRODUCT AND ITS USE SHALL BE, AT MANUFACTURER’S DISCRETION, THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT, OR THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY BUYER FOR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCTS EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT BY BUYER AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR LABOR, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES BASED UPON ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER CLAIM, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER OR A MANUFACTURER’S REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SALE, OPERATION AND USE, AND MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES THE ASSUMPTION OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCT.
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Warranty:
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1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MAINTAINER | CUSTOM BODY | 2015 |
4 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V503-5415.pdf 2195.18KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V503-7086.PDF 213.628KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V503-3309.pdf 645.169KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V503-6182.PDF 211.128KB
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