NHTSAGeneral Alert
Palfinger, Inc. - Incorrectly Positioned Rear Marker Lights/FMVSS108
Published: January 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V008000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrectly positioned lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2017-2025 FHS 55 and GLS 55 vehicles. The outer rear marker lights were installed in the incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Incorrectly Positioned Rear Marker Lights/FMVSS108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Positioned Rear Marker Lights/FMVSS108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V008000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V008000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Palfinger, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2017-2025 FHS 55 and GLS 55 vehicles. The outer rear marker lights were installed in the incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 43.97 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a steel plate and relocate the lights, free of charge. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrectly positioned lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 2149 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |