Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #19V280000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V280000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 4 affected units, Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is 2018-2019 frontline c-35x, c-25, c-45x-3 and encore rescue 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

Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began april 23, 2019. owners may contact whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or pierce at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is flcwbl0419.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V280000

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2019-04-09T00:00:00

Subject: Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FLCWBL0419

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is 2018-2019 frontline c-35x, c-25, c-45x-3 and encore rescue 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: Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began april 23, 2019. owners may contact whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or pierce at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is flcwbl0419.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 19V280000

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