5626130 - 6 Inch Oval LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail and Backup Light (Light Only)

Buyers Products 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail and Backup Light is used on trucks and trailers to meet FMVSS/CMVSS 108 regulations. The light is a convenient and efficient way to get a red stop/turn/tail and clear backup light in a single fixture. It uses a PL-3 connection for the stop/turn/tail light and a PL-2 for the backup. Lights are sold in quantities of 10 and backed with a limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications

Advanced Technical Overview: 6 Inch Oval LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail and Backup Light

The Buyers Products 6 Inch Oval LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail and Backup Light represents a state-of-the-art illumination solution engineered for a diverse range of commercial and recreational vehicles. Designed to consolidate critical rear lighting functions into a single, compact, and highly durable unit, this product significantly enhances vehicle safety, operational efficiency, and aesthetic integration. Leveraging advanced LED technology and robust material science, it provides exceptional performance, longevity, and regulatory compliance, making it an indispensable component for modern trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment.

Integrated Functionality: Stop, Turn, Tail, and Backup Illumination

This innovative lighting fixture seamlessly combines four essential vehicle lighting functions: Stop, Turn Signal, Tail Light, and Backup Light. The integration of these functions into a singular 6-inch oval form factor offers numerous advantages over traditional multi-lamp setups. For the Stop, Turn, and Tail functions, the light emits a vivid red output, ensuring clear signaling to following traffic. The Stop light provides a bright, immediate indication of braking, crucial for accident prevention. The Turn Signal offers a distinct, flashing red light, communicating directional changes with unambiguous clarity. The Tail Light, designed for continuous illumination during nighttime operation, maintains consistent rear visibility, adhering to minimum luminance requirements for vehicle presence. Simultaneously, the unit incorporates a clear, high-intensity white light dedicated to the Backup function, providing crucial illumination for maneuvering in reverse and alerting pedestrians or other vehicles to reverse movement. This dual-color, multi-function design streamlines wiring, reduces the number of mounting points required on the vehicle chassis, and contributes to a cleaner, more professional vehicle appearance while simplifying maintenance procedures.

Compliance with FMVSS/CMVSS 108 Regulations

A cornerstone of this product's design is its rigorous adherence to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108 in the United States and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 in Canada. These standards dictate specific performance criteria for all lighting equipment on motor vehicles and associated equipment, including minimum photometric intensities, light distribution patterns, color specifications, and durability requirements. For stop lamps, FMVSS/CMVSS 108 specifies minimum luminous intensity requirements over a defined angular field to ensure visibility from various perspectives. Turn signal lamps must meet similar intensity and flash rate standards to be unambiguous. Tail lamps have distinct lower intensity requirements for continuous operation. The backup lamp, while not mandatory for all vehicles, must meet specific white light intensity and spread if installed, to illuminate the area behind the vehicle and signal reverse motion. This 6 Inch Oval LED Combination Light has undergone extensive testing and certification processes to confirm its compliance with every facet of these stringent regulations, guaranteeing that vehicles equipped with this light operate legally and safely within North American jurisdictions. This compliance provides vehicle manufacturers and operators with the assurance that they are deploying a lighting solution that meets the highest safety and performance benchmarks established by regulatory bodies.

Advanced LED Technology for Superior Performance and Longevity

At the core of this combination light is cutting-edge LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. LEDs offer significant advantages over traditional incandescent bulbs, particularly in demanding automotive and heavy-duty applications. Their primary benefits include vastly extended operational lifespan, superior energy efficiency, enhanced durability, and instantaneous illumination. The LEDs utilized in this fixture are selected for their high luminous efficacy, providing maximum light output per watt consumed, resulting in a low power draw of just 4.3 watts at 12 volts. This reduced power consumption lessens the load on the vehicle's electrical system, potentially extending battery life and improving overall fuel efficiency. Furthermore, LEDs are solid-state devices, meaning they have no fragile filaments to break, rendering them highly resistant to shock and vibration – a critical attribute for vehicles operating in rugged environments. The instantaneous on/off response of LEDs provides quicker signaling, which can reduce reaction times for following drivers, thereby contributing to enhanced road safety. The specific arrangement and type of LEDs within the oval housing are optimized to create uniform light distribution and consistent color output for both the red signaling functions and the clear backup light, ensuring maximum visibility and compliance across all operational modes.

Robust Construction: Polycarbonate Housing and Lens

Durability is paramount for vehicle lighting, especially for applications exposed to harsh environmental conditions. This combination light features both a housing and a lens constructed from high-grade polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is renowned for its exceptional impact resistance, making it virtually impervious to shattering from road debris, minor collisions, or accidental impacts. This material also exhibits excellent optical clarity, which is crucial for maximizing light transmission and maintaining color accuracy over the product's lifespan. Beyond its mechanical strength, polycarbonate offers superior resistance to UV radiation, preventing degradation, yellowing, and hazing that can affect the performance and appearance of lesser materials over time. Its inherent resistance to chemical exposure, commonly encountered fluids such as oils, fuels, and cleaning agents, further contributes to the fixture's long-term integrity. The carefully engineered design of the polycarbonate components, including precision molding, ensures a tight seal and structural stability, safeguarding the internal electronic components from moisture, dust, and other contaminants, thereby upholding the light's performance across its operational life.

Uncompromised Environmental Durability: IP67 Rating and Wide Operating Temperature Range

The operational integrity of the light is further underscored by its Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP67 and an expansive operating temperature range. The IP67 rating signifies a high level of protection against both solid particulate matter and liquids. The '6' indicates that the enclosure is completely dust-tight, preventing any ingress of dust, which could otherwise compromise optical performance or internal electronics. The '7' denotes protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water, specifically up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) for 30 minutes. This level of waterproofing ensures reliable operation in heavy rain, during vehicle washing, or even in situations involving brief submersion, providing unparalleled reliability for demanding applications. Complementing this robust sealing is an exceptional operating temperature range of -40 to 149 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 65 degrees Celsius). This broad spectrum guarantees consistent performance from extreme sub-zero conditions, typical of northern climates, to the scorching heat encountered in deserts or high-temperature engine compartments. The thermal management within the LED assembly is carefully designed to dissipate heat efficiently, preventing thermal degradation of the LEDs and associated electronic circuitry, thereby maintaining optimal light output and color stability throughout this challenging temperature envelope.

Precision Electrical Engineering and Standardized Connectivity

Operating on a standard 12-volt DC electrical system, this light is compatible with the vast majority of trucks, trailers, and utility vehicles. The design emphasizes electrical efficiency, drawing a modest 4.3 watts, which minimizes current draw and reduces strain on the vehicle's power supply. The integration of this light into a vehicle's electrical system is facilitated by industry-standard plug connections. The Stop/Turn/Tail functions utilize a PL-3 connection, a commonly adopted three-pin connector renowned for its secure fit and robust weather sealing. This connector typically carries power for the tail light, brake light, and turn signal, all within a single, integrated harness. The dedicated Backup light function utilizes a separate PL-2 connection, a standard two-pin connector designed for clear white reverse lighting circuits. These plug-and-play connectors eliminate the need for complex hardwiring, simplifying installation and replacement procedures, reducing labor costs, and ensuring reliable, watertight electrical connections that are critical for long-term performance in outdoor vehicle environments. The choice of these industry-standard connectors ensures broad compatibility with existing vehicle wiring harnesses and aftermarket accessories.

Optimized Optical Design and Beam Distribution

The 6-inch oval form factor is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is a functional aspect of the light's optical engineering. The oval lens shape, combined with the internal reflector and diffuser elements, is meticulously designed to achieve optimal light distribution patterns for each of its functions. For the red Stop/Turn/Tail functions, the optics are engineered to project light with specific intensity and angular dispersion, ensuring the light is clearly visible from regulatory-mandated angles and distances, both during the day and at night. This precise beam control minimizes glare for other drivers while maximizing the conspicuity of the host vehicle. Similarly, the clear backup light incorporates specialized optics to provide a broad, even spread of white light directly behind the vehicle, effectively illuminating obstacles and terrain during reverse maneuvers. This controlled light distribution significantly enhances driver visibility in low-light conditions, improving safety during complex backing operations. The high-quality polycarbonate lens material ensures minimal light loss due to absorption or diffusion, preserving the full intensity and clarity of the emitted light.

Streamlined Installation and Maintenance

The design of this combination light prioritizes ease of installation and long-term serviceability. As a 'light only' product, it is designed to be installed into a standard 6-inch oval rubber grommet (sold separately) or a mounting flange. This common mounting method allows for quick and secure installation without the need for specialized tools, facilitating efficient assembly lines for vehicle manufacturers and rapid field replacements for operators. The 'plug' type electrical connections (PL-3 and PL-2) further simplify the wiring process. Technicians can simply connect the corresponding vehicle harness plugs to the light, ensuring correct polarity and a watertight seal without the need for stripping wires, crimping terminals, or soldering. This streamlined approach significantly reduces installation time and minimizes potential for wiring errors, which can lead to costly diagnostic and repair efforts. Furthermore, the robust construction and LED technology virtually eliminate the need for routine bulb replacement, drastically reducing maintenance overheads and vehicle downtime throughout the product's extensive operational life.

Limited Lifetime Warranty and Commitment to Quality

The Buyers Products 6 Inch Oval LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail and Backup Light is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, a testament to the manufacturer's unwavering confidence in its quality, durability, and performance. This warranty underscores a commitment to engineering excellence and the use of premium components and manufacturing processes. A limited lifetime warranty typically covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original owner, ensuring that the product will perform as intended under normal operating conditions. This level of warranty support provides purchasers with significant peace of mind, affirming the product's reliability and the manufacturer's dedication to customer satisfaction. It reflects an expectation that this LED combination light will deliver consistent, high-performance illumination for the operational lifetime of the vehicle it serves, representing a sound investment in safety and compliance for any truck or trailer application.

In summary, the 6 Inch Oval LED Combination Stop/Turn/Tail and Backup Light from Buyers Products stands as an advanced, highly reliable, and fully compliant lighting solution. Its integration of multiple functions, utilization of cutting-edge LED technology, superior material construction, and adherence to stringent regulatory standards combine to deliver a product that sets a benchmark for performance, longevity, and operational safety in the demanding commercial and recreational vehicle industries.