Svi Trucks | NHTSA Recall #19V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V161000 by Svi Trucks. Affecting 2018 light rescue, heavy rescue, fire engine, haz-mat and wildland emergency vehicles equipped with whelen brake lights Includes 16 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 light rescue, heavy rescue, fire engine, haz-mat and wildland emergency vehicles equipped with whelen brake lights

Defect Summary

Svi trucks (svi) is recalling certain 2018 light rescue, heavy rescue, fire engine, haz-mat and wildland emergency vehicles equipped with whelen 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

Svi trucks has notified owners and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began march 22, 2019. owners may contact whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V161000

Manufacturer: Svi Trucks

Report Received Date: 2019-03-01T00:00:00

Subject: Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Svi trucks (svi) is recalling certain 2018 light rescue, heavy rescue, fire engine, haz-mat and wildland emergency vehicles equipped with whelen 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."

Consequence Summary: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Svi trucks has notified owners and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began march 22, 2019. owners may contact whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 19V161000

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