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Exterior lighting defect recalls

Recalls tagged “Exterior lighting defect”, newest first. 38 recalls
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1 recall

Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 School Buses

A software error may cause low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, reducing driver visibility and

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Ford Expedition (2025-2027), Ford F-250 SD (2026), Ford F-350 SD (2026), and 2 more

The headlights may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

2 recalls

Grote Marker Lights

Grote replacement marker lights may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

Grote Marker Lights

Grote replacement marker lights may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

3 recalls

Rivian R1S and Rivian R1T (2025-2026)

Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles have front turn signals that may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

Mack Anthem AN and Pioneer PR Trucks

Mack Anthem and Pioneer vehicles have center roof marker lights that may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

Volvo VNL and VNR Trucks

Volvo VNL and VNR vehicles have center roof marker lights that may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Tesla Model 3 (2017-2023) and Tesla Model Y (2020-2023)

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles have headlight low beams that may be too bright, reducing visibility for oncoming drivers and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Grote Headlamps

Grote Headlamps may have a software error causing low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

2 recalls

Foretravel Realm (2025-2026) and Foretravel Realm Presidential (2025-2027)

The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

Entegra Anthem (2024-2026), Entegra Aspire (2024-2026), Entegra Cornerstone (2024-2026), and 3 more

Brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Freightliner EM2, S2RV, S2C and Business Class M2 Vehicles

A software error may cause low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Utilimaster Velocity (2016, 2019, 2021)

Water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits and 12V Submersible Lights

Kenway 12V LED towing light kits and submersible lights may not illuminate properly, reducing trailer visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

2 recalls

Chrysler MOPAR Headlights

MOPAR headlights may have wiring that causes parking and daytime running lights to flicker or fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

Ram 1500 Vehicles

The 2026 Ram 1500's parking and daytime running lights may flicker or fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Kawasaki W230 (2025-2026)

Turn signal light bulbs on certain W230 motorcycles may be damaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Ford F-150 (2018-2020) — Exterior Lighting

Ford F-150 vehicles have daytime running lamps that may not dim, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Yamaha XTZ690 (2025)

Yamaha XTZ690 motorcycles have turn signal lights that may fail to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.

High risk, NHTSA, Do not drive

1 recall

Transcraft Platform Trailer (2019-2023) and Wabash Platform Trailer (2024-2027)

The trailers may lack conspicuity tape, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Jerr-Dan XLP Carrier Kits

XLP Carrier kits have reverse and brake lights installed incorrectly, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Spartan RV Chassis K1 (2025), Spartan RV Chassis K2 (2024-2026), Spartan RV Chassis K3 (2024-2026), and 1 more

The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Winnebago Suncruiser (2027) and Winnebago Sunflyer (2026-2027)

Winnebago Suncruiser and Sunflyer motorhomes may lack side reflectors, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2024-2027)

The school bus's software may deactivate warning lights and stop sign arm, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Chevrolet Corvette

A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

2 recalls

Volvo Trucks VNL and VNR Vehicles

Volvo VNL and VNR vehicles have turn signals that may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

Mack Pioneer and Anthem Trailers

Mack Pioneer and Anthem trailers have turn signals that may not function properly, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Triumph Trident 800 (2026)

Triumph Trident 800 motorcycles have headlight low beams that may illuminate improperly, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Winnebago: Brave (2017), Itasca Sunova (2019), Adventurer (2019-2022), and Sunstar (2022)

Motorhomes have front turn signals with a smaller than required luminous lens area.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Altec: AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick (2025)

The chassis lighting harness was not installed, which may result in loss of power to body or trailer lights.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Ford F-59 and F-53 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles

The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Ford Explorer (2025-2026)

The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

BMW S 1000 RR (2026)

The BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle has a turn signal reset button that can be unintentionally activated, causing an inoperative turn signal and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Toyota 2026 Corolla Vehicles

The 2026 Corolla vehicles have missing headlight aim markings, which can reduce visibility or create glare, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

BMW: 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (2026)

Rear lights may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Toyota Rear Combination Light Assemblies

The rear combination light assemblies may have a side marker reflector instead of a light.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Ford F-59 and F-53 Vehicles

The 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles have brake lights that may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA, Exterior lighting defect

1 recall

Gulf Stream Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite (2026)

Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers have incorrectly wired rear turn signals that may activate in the opposite direction, increasing crash risk.

High risk, NHTSA, Do not drive
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