Palfinger Recall 25V008000: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA recall 25V008000 · announced January 14, 2025 · filed by Palfinger, Inc. · 2,149 units affected
The problem
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."
The risk
Incorrectly positioned lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will install a steel plate and relocate the lights, free of charge. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2017 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2018 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2019 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2020 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2021 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2022 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2023 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2024 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2025 Palfinger Fhs 55 Forklift
- 2017 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2018 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2019 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2020 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2021 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2022 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2023 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2024 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
- 2025 Palfinger Gls 55 Forklift
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.