Lighting:general or unknown component:tail lights
Defect Summary
On certain vehicles, lamp and grommet rotation may cause the rear combination lamps to fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". Lens rotation could result in the lamps exceeding the maximum candlepower limits of the safety standard.
Corrective Action
Manufacturer will mail the necessary clips and instructions to owners of the involved vehicles. Owner may either make the repair himself or take the parts to a dealer to have the repair made, without charge.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Truck-lite or involving Exterior Lighting.
FAQ: Recall 80E014000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 80E014000?
NHTSA recall 80E014000 was issued by Truck-lite on June 26, 1980. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:tail lights. The recall affects approximately 50,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Truck-lite dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80E014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.