NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Reading Truck Body LLC - Taillight Exceeds Maximum Allowed Height/FMVSS 108
Published: April 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V305000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrectly mounted taillights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Reading Truck Body LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RM-78 11' and RM-78 14' vehicles. The taillight may be incorrectly positioned, exceeding the maximum allowed height. 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
Taillight Exceeds Maximum Allowed Height/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Taillight Exceeds Maximum Allowed Height/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V305000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V305000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Reading Truck Body LLC |
| Defect summary | Reading Truck Body LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RM-78 11' and RM-78 14' vehicles. The taillight may be incorrectly positioned, exceeding the maximum allowed height. 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 | 85.19 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will relocate the taillights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrectly mounted taillights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 54 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |