BLUF: Rubber grommets on the JECP Family of Systems’ Oxley LED lights, manufactured prior to July 2019, are defective and need to be replaced.
Does your unit have the Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection (JECP) Family of Systems? Here are the different types:
Joint Expeditionary (JECP) Family of Systems
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Be aware that the rubber grommets on Oxley LED lights (PN OX42535-4M) manufactured prior to July 2019 (serial numbers below 18598) are defective.
Oxley LED LIght
The defective grommets (two per light) may break down over time, showing evidence ranging from being soft to a liquid consistency which can spread along the exterior of the light and cable causing improper sealing. Improper sealing can make the light inoperable due to loose electrical connections and/or water intrusion.
Damage caused by defective rubber grommet
Replace any grommets with a serial number below 18598. To receive new grommets, contact the CBRN-Information Resource Center (IRC) at:
Once you have received your new grommets, see the instructional video on how to replace the grommets
HERE.