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Jerr-Dan Corporation equipment recall: Incorrect Reverse and Brake Light Assembly/FMVSS 108

Report received by NHTSA: May 19, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain XLP Carrier kits. The reverse and brake light assemblies may have been installed in the wrong location with the incorrect color or number of lights. As such, the carriers fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Inadequate rear lighting can reduce vehicle visibility or fail to alert other drivers when the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

35 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.

Compared with

Jerr-Dan Corporation has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

1 earlier NHTSA recall by Jerr-Dan Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealers will inspect and repair the carrier, free of charge. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

NHTSA recall number26E031000
ManufacturerJerr-Dan Corporation
Recall typeEquipment
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received by NHTSAMay 19, 2026
Potentially affected35 items
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record