Recall 21V-643: 2017 Swab Wagon Chevrolet 2500 HD, 2018–2019 Swab Wagon Chevrolet 3500 and 1 more
Swab Wagon Company, Inc. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 2021, covering about 4 vehicles.
The problem
Swab Wagon Company, Inc. (Swab Wagon) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet 2500 HD, 2018-2019 Chevrolet 3500 HD, and 2019 Ford F-350 Swab Pioneer medic vehicles equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. 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."
The risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Swab Wagon will provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact Swab Wagon's customer service at 1-800-834-7922.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Swab Wagon Company, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V643000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Swab Wagon Chevrolet 2500 HD | 2017 | All years |
| Swab Wagon Chevrolet 3500 | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Swab Wagon Ford F-350 | 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-643?
Swab Wagon Company, Inc. (Swab Wagon) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet 2500 HD, 2018-2019 Chevrolet 3500 HD, and 2019 Ford F-350 Swab Pioneer medic vehicles equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. 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."
How is recall 21V-643 fixed?
Swab Wagon will provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2021. Owners may contact Swab Wagon's customer service at 1-800-834-7922.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.