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Back cab light issue

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BigByrd

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Just an fyi on third gen I know about. The third light on the outside back of the cab has an issue, on the 2016 mods. The install has either left it leaking or with a broken mount. It’s not a real cheap fix to have it done but it does exist on a lot of the trucks. If it will pull away from the body or move at all, you have the issue. Any continuous water infiltration will cause the interior to smell like dirty wet socks or a locker room…..
 
Yeah, there's a TSB. It's a quick fix unless you have a shell on the bed or the interior is already damaged from leaks.
 
its actually a recall at this point. known issue. happened to me on my 2016 long before there was a recall.
 
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B_Lui said:
The "fix" is an adhesive/sealant and a bezel/ring around the OD of the light. It's all done from the outside.
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Yeah, it doesn't inspire confidence with me. Just hope they don't find water damage in the cab because they'll probably tear it apart and make you wait for parts to arrive.
 
Meclizine said:
Yeah, it doesn't inspire confidence with me. Just hope they don't find water damage in the cab because they'll probably tear it apart and make you wait for parts to arrive.
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It’s sealed well and won’t leak after the fix. If you ever have to take that light out it will be a major pain. Friend of mine is a tech who did the recall said they either leak or they don’t. Had a batch of bad gaskets on the lights at one point. He said if they leak the water typically runs down around the rear passenger door.
 
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