Federal Signal Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01E057000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E057000 by Federal Signal Corporation. Includes 5,698 affected units, FEDERAL SIGNAL/EMERGENCY STROBE LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: emergency (fireray) strobe warning lights for use on fire trucks and ambulances part nos. Gs5-r, gs5-a, gs5-b, gs5-c, ggs5-g, gs2fczr-r, gs2fczr-b, 280701-02, and 280701-05 manufactured between march 1 and october 4, 2001. the strobe light's housing was made from an electrically conductive material and a person could receive a severe electrical shock if they came in contact with a vehicle operating the fireray strobe lights.

Corrective Action

Federal signal will notify its customers to return the defective lights for a replacement free of charge. owner notification began october 5, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact federal signal's service department at 800-433-9132.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E057000

Manufacturer: Federal Signal Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-10-23T00:00:00

Subject: Federal signal/emergency strobe lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 5,698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: emergency (fireray) strobe warning lights for use on fire trucks and ambulances part nos. Gs5-r, gs5-a, gs5-b, gs5-c, ggs5-g, gs2fczr-r, gs2fczr-b, 280701-02, and 280701-05 manufactured between march 1 and october 4, 2001. the strobe light's housing was made from an electrically conductive material and a person could receive a severe electrical shock if they came in contact with a vehicle operating the fireray strobe lights.

Consequence Summary: This condition could be life-threatening should a small child or a person with a heart condition experience a severe electrical shock. also, a possible fire hazard exists.

Corrective Action: Federal signal will notify its customers to return the defective lights for a replacement free of charge. owner notification began october 5, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact federal signal's service department at 800-433-9132.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-48a3~wib2.vcec

NHTSA ID: 01E057000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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