Bulb- Vanagon Tail Light/Bus License Plate Light (Standard or LED)

License plate light burned out? We offer a standard incandescent N-17-7192 bulb as originally used, and we have sourced an LED version as an alternative upgrade if you prefer. Sold each.

Standard Bulb Application:
• 1972-79 Bus license plate light (1 required per light)
• 1980-91 Vanagon Tail Light (1 required per light)

LED Bulb Application:
• 1972-79 Bus license plate light (1 required per light)
• 1980-91 Vanagon Tail Light (1 required per light)

Why switch to LEDs? LEDs outperform incandescent bulbs in every key area: brighter light output, instant on/off response, vastly longer lifespan, and—most importantly—dramatically lower power consumption. This lower power draw translates to a much lower amperage requirement, which is especially beneficial for older vehicles.

In classic vehicles, aging wiring, terminals, and sockets naturally develop higher resistance over time. Because LEDs require less amperage, there's less voltage drop across the system, meaning more voltage reaches the light socket. Higher voltage at the socket improves lighting reliability—one of the main reasons vehicles transitioned from 6V to 12V systems in the first place.

The bottom line? With LEDs, your stop, turn, reverse, and marker lights are far more likely to work exactly when you need them to.