2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III
The 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Recalls for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III, potentially affecting up to 41 vehicles.
Recall 24V008000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 39 vehicles affected
Defect: PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Customs) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ambulance & Rescue Vehicle Type 1 and Type 3 vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Consequence: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2024. Owners may contact PL Custom customer service at 1-732-223-1411.
View full details →Recall 21V654000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V654000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PL CUSTOM TYPE III
- 2017 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2018 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2019 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2020 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2021 PL CUSTOM TYPE III (current)
- 2022 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2023 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2024 PL CUSTOM TYPE III — 0 complaints
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- PL CUSTOM RESCUE — 0 total complaints
- PL CUSTOM SENTRY — 0 total complaints
- PL CUSTOM TITAN — 0 total complaints
- PL CUSTOM TYPE I — 0 total complaints