Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V546000 Reported July 21, 2016

Missing side marker lamps/fmvss 108

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V546000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B275
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 21, 2016
Completion Rate
62.50

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 pumper and tanker trucks built on freightliner chassis manufactured september 27, 2014, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment."

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b275.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 16V546000 or campaign 74B275.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V546000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V546000?

NHTSA recall 16V546000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on July 21, 2016. It addresses: Missing side marker lamps/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V546000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B275. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.