Check Your Tail Lights

[SuperDuty]

On way to South Dakota last week with my 2015 V-Series 3805 I realized my left tail light was not working and right tail light had "missing" LED's. Fortunately, I had brake and turn lights and didn't do any night driving. Upon investigation found the tail lights to be Command brand model 003-6018 and mounted through the bottom frame rail beneath the ramp door - but the back of the rail is open to weather and road splash. These lights have "holes" in the housing that lets moisture in causing failure of the LED circuit board. Bad application of these lights by Dutchmen. In checking Command's website, they offer a model 003-6019 which is a direct replacement, but has a completely sealed light housing. I have replaced my tail lights with the 003-6019 and all is well again!

[SuperDuty]

Added pic of original light.

[lcv800]

Thanks for the tip. I'll double check. Leaving for Sturgis a week from today. Katmandu Campground.

[mc1allman]

This was great to know. After I hooked up was checking my lights to move the rig to new parking location with cover and discovered the exact same. once I got to the new location I removed the light and found your note upon looking for a replacement. I did have moisture in my lens so I ordered two and will replace them both. Thanks a million!

Originally Posted by SuperDuty

On way to South Dakota last week with my 2015 V-Series 3805 I realized my left tail light was not working and right tail light had "missing" LED's. Fortunately, I had brake and turn lights and didn't do any night driving. Upon investigation found the tail lights to be Command brand model 003-6018 and mounted through the bottom frame rail beneath the ramp door - but the back of the rail is open to weather and road splash. These lights have "holes" in the housing that lets moisture in causing failure of the LED circuit board. Bad application of these lights by Dutchmen. In checking Command's website, they offer a model 003-6019 which is a direct replacement, but has a completely sealed light housing. I have replaced my tail lights with the 003-6019 and all is well again!