2003 Weiler B5 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2016-03-22 · campaign 16V165000 · 368 vehicles
Defect: Weiler, Inc. (Weiler) is recalling certain model year 2002-2016 B2, B3, B5, F1, F3, F5, M100, M200, and WT4000 trucks manufactured April 8, 2003, to March 21, 2016. These trucks may have been produced with LED marker lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, thus reducing the visibility of the truck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Missing reflectors can reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Weiler will notify owners will supply reflective decals to be installed, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Weiler customer service at 1-641-828-6622.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.