Recall 21V-654: 2021 PL Custom Type III

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Aug 23, 2021, covering about 1 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-654
Report date
Aug 23, 2021
Vehicles affected
1
Owners notified
Sep 7, 2021

The problem

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 emergency vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD to freeze or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.

The risk

If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD, 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPL Custom Emergency Vehicles
ComponentElectrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V654000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
PL Custom Type III2021All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V-654?

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 emergency vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD to freeze or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.

How is recall 21V-654 fixed?

Dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.