Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #18V756000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V756000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Affecting 2017-2018 pierce arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, velocity, and commercial vehicles equipped with whelen accessory brake lights Includes 717 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2018 pierce arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, velocity, and commercial vehicles equipped with whelen accessory brake lights
Defect Summary
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 pierce arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, velocity, and commercial vehicles equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 4, 2019. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.