5626206 - Amber 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail Light With 6 LEDs

Buyers Products 6 Inch Oval Turn and Park Light with 6 LEDs is used on trucks and trailers to meet FMVSS/CMVSS 108 regulations. The light features an amber lens and a PL-3 connection. Black grommets are also available for mounting. Lights are sold in multiples of 10 and backed with a limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications

Amp draw at 12 Volts	.150
Base / Mount Type	Recessed
Built-In Switch	No
Color	Amber
Hard Wired or Plug	Plug
Height	2.25
Housing Material	Plastic
Lens Material	Polycarbonate
Lens Shape	Oval
Number of Wires	3
Overall Width	6.38
Plug Included	No
Type of Plug	PL-3 Connection
Voltage	12
Wattage	1.85

Advanced Technical Overview: Amber 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail Light with 6 LEDs

The Amber 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail Light with 6 LEDs represents a pinnacle of contemporary vehicle lighting technology, meticulously engineered to fulfill the rigorous demands of commercial trucking, trailer operations, and various heavy-duty applications. This multifunctional lighting solution integrates three critical safety functions – stop, turn, and tail illumination – into a single, compact, and highly durable unit. Its design and construction are optimized for longevity, superior visibility, and strict compliance with global safety standards, making it an indispensable component for modern vehicle fleets.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Assurance

At the core of this product's design is its unwavering adherence to FMVSS/CMVSS 108 regulations. These are the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (United States) and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, specifically regulation 108, which dictates the requirements for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment on all motor vehicles. The objective of FMVSS/CMVSS 108 is to reduce deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes by ensuring that vehicles are equipped with adequate lighting and reflective devices for safe operation, particularly during nighttime or adverse weather conditions.

This particular light, with its amber lens and integrated stop, turn, and tail functions, meets or exceeds the photometric, chromaticity, and durability requirements stipulated by these regulations. The amber color, specifically, is a legally mandated signaling color for turn and park functions in many jurisdictions, ensuring universal understanding of a vehicle's intent. By guaranteeing full compliance, this light assists fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers in avoiding costly fines, litigation, and most importantly, enhances overall road safety by providing clear and unambiguous signaling to other road users.

Advanced LED Illumination Technology

The utilization of 6 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) within this unit signifies a substantial advancement over traditional incandescent lighting solutions. LEDs offer a multitude of technical and operational advantages:

• Energy Efficiency: Operating at a mere 12 Volts with an exceptionally low amp draw of 0.150 A, resulting in a wattage of just 1.85 W, these LEDs consume significantly less power than their incandescent counterparts. This reduces the load on the vehicle's electrical system, minimizes alternator strain, and contributes to improved fuel economy, an increasingly critical factor for commercial fleets.
• Extended Lifespan: LEDs are solid-state devices, inherently more resistant to shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations, common stressors in commercial vehicle operation. Their average operational lifespan can extend up to 50,000 hours or more, dramatically reducing maintenance frequency and the associated labor and material costs. This translates directly to a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for fleet managers.
• Instantaneous Illumination: LEDs illuminate instantaneously, achieving full brightness in microseconds. This rapid response time is particularly crucial for stop lights, providing following drivers with earlier warning of braking, thereby enhancing reaction time and potentially preventing rear-end collisions.
• Enhanced Brightness and Visibility: Despite their low power consumption, the 6 high-intensity LEDs deliver superior light output, ensuring maximum visibility even in bright daylight or challenging weather conditions. The amber chromaticity is precisely engineered to penetrate fog and mist effectively.
• Durability and Reliability: With no filaments to break or gas to leak, LEDs are significantly more robust. They are less susceptible to failure from road vibrations and impacts, ensuring consistent performance throughout their operational life.

Engineered for Durability: Materials and Construction

The physical construction of this Amber 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail Light is a testament to its robust engineering, specifically designed to withstand the harsh environments encountered by commercial vehicles.

• Polycarbonate Lens: The lens material is high-grade polycarbonate, a thermoplastic polymer renowned for its exceptional impact resistance, optical clarity, and thermal stability. Polycarbonate lenses are virtually indestructible in typical operating conditions, resisting chips, cracks, and shattering from road debris, minor impacts, and extreme temperature cycling. Furthermore, the material is typically treated with UV inhibitors to prevent yellowing and degradation over prolonged exposure to sunlight, ensuring long-term light output and chromaticity.
• Plastic Housing Material: The housing is constructed from a high-quality, automotive-grade plastic, chosen for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and thermal performance. This material is resilient against common chemicals found in road spray, fuel, and cleaning agents. Its design facilitates efficient heat dissipation from the LED components, preserving their operational integrity and extending their lifespan. The choice of plastic also contributes to the light's overall light weight, which can offer marginal benefits in vehicle payload and fuel efficiency.
• Oval Form Factor (6.38 inches Overall Width, 2.25 inches Height): The 6-inch oval shape is a widely adopted standard in the heavy-duty vehicle industry. This standardization ensures broad compatibility with existing vehicle designs and aftermarket accessories, simplifying installation and replacement. The streamlined oval profile also minimizes aerodynamic drag and offers a clean, integrated aesthetic when recessed into a vehicle's bodywork or trailer frame.

Integrated Mounting and Connection System

The design incorporates a recessed mounting system, utilizing a standard 6-inch oval grommet (sold separately, in black). This mounting method offers several key advantages:

• Shock and Vibration Isolation: The flexible grommet acts as a shock absorber, mitigating the transfer of road vibrations and impacts from the vehicle chassis to the light assembly. This significantly enhances the durability and lifespan of the internal electronic components and LEDs.
• Environmental Sealing: When properly installed, the grommet creates a watertight seal between the light and the mounting surface, preventing ingress of moisture, dust, and corrosive elements, which are detrimental to electrical components. This robust sealing is critical for reliable operation in all weather conditions.
• Ease of Installation and Maintenance: Recessed grommet mounting allows for quick and tool-free installation or removal of the light unit, simplifying maintenance procedures and reducing vehicle downtime.
• PL-3 Connection (3-Wire Plug): The light features a PL-3 connection, a widely recognized and standardized 3-wire plug-and-play connector in the commercial vehicle industry. This connection type ensures reliable electrical contact and simplifies wiring. The three wires typically correspond to:
  1. Ground: Essential for completing the electrical circuit.
  2. Tail/Running Light: Provides continuous low-level illumination when headlights are on.
  3. Stop/Turn Signal: Provides bright illumination for braking and flashing for turning.
  The "Plug" type indicates that the light is designed for direct connection to a vehicle's existing wiring harness with a compatible PL-3 socket, eliminating the need for complex hard-wiring or splicing. Although the plug itself is not included with the light, its standardized nature means compatible plugs are readily available.

Functional Versatility for Critical Safety

This single light unit adeptly handles the three primary rear signaling functions:

• Stop Light: Upon activation of the vehicle's brakes, all 6 LEDs illuminate at full intensity, providing a clear and immediate signal to following traffic, essential for preventing rear-end collisions.
• Turn Signal: When the turn signal is activated, the light flashes at a specific frequency, indicating the vehicle's directional intention. The amber color is universally recognized for this purpose.
• Tail Light: When the vehicle's headlights or parking lights are on, the unit provides a continuous, lower intensity amber illumination, ensuring the vehicle's presence and dimensions are visible from the rear during nighttime or low-light conditions.

The seamless integration of these functions into one amber, 6-inch oval unit optimizes space, simplifies wiring, and contributes to the overall aesthetic coherence of the vehicle's lighting system.

Applications and Value Proposition

The Amber 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail Light is an ideal solution for a broad spectrum of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including:

• Class 8 Semi-Trucks and Tractor-Trailers
• Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and Campers
• Utility Trailers, Boat Trailers, and Cargo Trailers
• Construction Vehicles (e.g., dump trucks, excavators)
• Agricultural Machinery
• Emergency and Municipal Service Vehicles

For fleet managers and owner-operators, the value proposition of this product is multi-faceted:

• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): The combination of LED longevity, low power consumption, and durable construction translates into significant savings over the product's lifespan through reduced fuel costs, decreased maintenance frequency, and fewer replacement parts.
• Enhanced Operational Safety: Superior visibility and instant-on functionality contribute to a safer operating environment, mitigating the risk of accidents and associated liabilities.
• Assured Regulatory Compliance: Guaranteed adherence to FMVSS/CMVSS 108 standards ensures legal operation across North America.
• Streamlined Inventory and Maintenance: The standard 6-inch oval form factor and PL-3 connection facilitate easy interchangeability and simplify parts inventory management.

Purchasing and Warranty Information

These lights are sold in multiples of 10, catering to the common purchasing practices of commercial fleets and manufacturers who require units in bulk for new installations or fleet-wide replacements. This packaging ensures efficiency in logistics and inventory management for our commercial clients.

Furthermore, each light is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. This warranty underscores the manufacturer's unwavering confidence in the quality, durability, and performance of the product. A "limited lifetime warranty" typically covers defects in materials and workmanship for the useful life of the product, providing peace of mind and demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction and long-term product reliability. This warranty protection further solidifies the investment value for fleet operators, ensuring a robust and dependable lighting solution for years to come.

In summary, the Amber 6 Inch Oval Stop/Turn/Tail Light with 6 LEDs is not merely a lighting component; it is an integrated safety system, engineered with precision, built for endurance, and designed to deliver unparalleled performance and regulatory compliance for the most demanding commercial and heavy-duty applications. Its sophisticated LED technology, rugged material composition, and standardized design coalesce to provide a superior lighting solution that enhances safety, reduces operational costs, and delivers lasting value.