Recall 20E034000: Exterior Lighting

NHTSA recall 20E034000 · announced June 8, 2020 · Maxon · 2,182 units affected

The problem

Maxon Lift Corp. (Maxon) is recalling certain GPTLR and GPTWR Lift Gates that contain License Plate Kit part number 298872-01 that includes Light part number 908120-01. If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. As such, this equipment fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Maxon will notify the vehicle manufacturers who may, or may not, have used the Maxon provided License Plate Kit with Light and will provide a corrective kit as necessary, free of charge. Maxon customer service may be contacted at 1-562-404-6727. Maxon's number for this recall is 211385-01.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.