Recall 21V669 covers 1 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck for overly bright rear lights. Filter kits are free.
Boise Mobile Equipment is recalling 1 2016 Type 3 Fire Truck because its Ecco Code 3 7x9 LED lights exceed the allowed light output. The excessive brightness can affect the vision of other drivers and increase crash risk, and Boise Mobile Equipment dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck uses stop, tail, turn, and reverse LED lamps at the rear of the truck. These lamps tell traffic behind the truck when it is braking, turning, backing up, or simply present on the road. They need to be bright enough to be seen, but not so bright that they interfere with another driver's view.
In NHTSA campaign 21V669, the installed Code 3 and Ecco lamps exceed the maximum light output allowed under FMVSS 108 at certain test points. The issue is not that the lamps fail to turn on. The problem is excessive brightness, which can affect the vision of drivers near the truck and create a safety concern.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or fleet operator should not expect a dashboard light, flicker, or visible lamp damage to show that the rear lights are outside the allowed intensity range.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive light brightness can affect other drivers' vision and increase the risk of a crash. Until the filter kit is installed, avoid using the affected lights around traffic when practical and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Boise Mobile Equipment dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck is included in this recall.
- Contact Boise Mobile Equipment customer service at 1-208-338-1444 to request the free lighting filter kit.
- Reference recall number 21V669 and Boise Mobile Equipment recall 52606 when you call.
- Arrange installation of the filter kit that reduces the excessive stop-tail-turn reverse LED light brightness affecting other drivers' vision.
- Avoid using the affected lights in close traffic until the filter kit is installed.
What happens at the repair
Boise Mobile Equipment assists the owner in getting two Code 3 / Ecco filter kits, part number CZ0199, from the light manufacturer at no charge. The kits bring the Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse LED lights back within the allowed photometric intensity range. Contact Boise Mobile Equipment customer service and reference recall 52606 so they can request the kits for the affected 2016 Type 3 Fire Truck. The recall filing does not describe a labor operation at a franchised dealer, so confirm with Boise Mobile Equipment whether installation is handled by them, the light supplier, or your service facility. The remedy parts are free under the recall.
Timeline
| August 27, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 3, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 9, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| September 9, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 23, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V669?
Recall 21V669 covers 1 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck equipped with Ecco Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights exceed the allowed brightness under FMVSS 108 and can affect other drivers' vision. Boise Mobile Equipment will assist with free filter kits.
What should I do if my 2016 Boise Mobile Equipment Type 3 Fire Truck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm this fire truck is included in recall 21V669. If it is, contact Boise Mobile Equipment customer service at 1-208-338-1444 and reference Boise Mobile Equipment recall number 52606. Boise Mobile Equipment will assist with obtaining the filter kits for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost, and Boise Mobile Equipment says it will assist the owner in obtaining the light filter kits free of charge. Keep the recall number 52606 available when you contact customer service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is excessive rear light brightness. NHTSA lists the concern as brightness that affects the vision of other drivers and increases crash risk. The remedy is a free filter kit for the affected Ecco Code 3 7x9 lights.
When was the owner notified?
Boise Mobile Equipment mailed the owner notification letter on September 3, 2021. Because the recall covers 1 vehicle, the VIN check is still the cleanest way to confirm whether this specific Type 3 Fire Truck needs the free filter kit remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V669000 |
|---|---|
| Boise Mobile Equipment customer service | 1-208-338-1444 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V669 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V669000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →