NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 PL Custom Freightliner M2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 PL Custom Freightliner M2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized PL Custom dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 PL Custom Freightliner M2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #21V637000Reported August 13, 2021 · PL Custom Emergency Vehicles
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Defect description
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2016 Freightliner M2 emergency 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 lights fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
PL Custom will notify the owners, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.
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.
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