Mickey Truck is recalling 2017 Freightliner M2 trucks with improper license plate lighting that could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for a free replacement kit.
The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mickey Truck is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2 trucks because their license plate lighting shines rearward instead of downward, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. This issue affects vehicles with specific model lift gates that include a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225913-mickey-truck-2017-freightliner-m2-license-plate-lighting-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225913-mickey-truck-2017-freightliner-m2-license-plate-lighting-issue · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V484000
“Mickey Truck 2017 Freightliner M2: License Plate Lighting Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225913-mickey-truck-2017-freightliner-m2-license-plate-lighting-issue. Based on NHTSA recall 21V484000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V484000).
The license plate lighting shines rearward instead of downward, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. This happens because the light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate as intended.
Owners of 2017 Freightliner M2 trucks with specific model lift gates that include license plate kit part number 298872-01 are most at risk. These vehicles were sold between 2017 and 2018.
Check if your 2017 Freightliner M2 truck has a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The issue affects vehicles with specific model lift gates that were sold between 2017 and 2018.
Call Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291 to arrange a free replacement license plate kit.
Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.
The license plate lighting shines rearward instead of downward, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Check if your 2017 Freightliner M2 truck has a license plate kit with part number 298872-01 on specific model lift gates.
Contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291 for a free replacement license plate kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mickey Truck to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V484000 — Mickey Truck Mickey Truck Hello, I own a Mickey Truck that is covered by recall 21V484000 from Mickey Truck. The official recall notice states: Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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