Abstract: An emergency wheel light located in a protected environment behind an access door when not in use is extractable from under the wheel well or frame/bed of a vehicle to illuminate a wheel for servicing in darkness. The lamp portion, preferably of LED bulbs, is held in a retainer attached to the weatherproof access door or within the vehicle frame/wheel well. A plurality of the lamps is independently selectable for activation, such that any combination of the lamps can be on. To use, the lamp is pulled from its retaining mount and extended on its retractable cord reel into a position where it can be utilized to shine on the wheel servicing area by placing the lamp's flat base for placing the lamp on a ground surface.