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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V756000

2018 Pierce Saber | 2018 Pierce Velocity | 2017 Pierce Velocity | 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2018 Pierce Enforcer | 2018 Pierce Dash | 2017 Pierce Enforcer | 2017 Pierce Commercial | 2017 Pierce Dash | 2018 Pierce Impel | 2017 Pierce Impel | 2018 Pierce Quantum | 2017 Pierce Quantum | 2017 Pierce Saber | 2018 Pierce Commercial | 2018 Pierce Arrow Xt — Exterior lighting: brake lights

Published October 30, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 26, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V756000, published October 30, 2018 and initiated October 26, 2018. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2018 Pierce Saber | 2018 Pierce Velocity | 2017 Pierce Velocity | 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2018 Pierce Enforcer | 2018 Pierce Dash | 2017 Pierce Enforcer | 2017 Pierce Commercial | 2017 Pierce Dash | 2018 Pierce Impel | 2017 Pierce Impel | 2018 Pierce Quantum | 2017 Pierce Quantum | 2017 Pierce Saber | 2018 Pierce Commercial | 2018 Pierce Arrow Xt — Exterior lighting: brake lights.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
PIERCE
Model
SABER
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Lot
2018 PIERCE SABER | 2018 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2017 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2017 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2018 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2018 PIERCE DASH | 2017 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2017 PIERCE COMMERCIAL | 2017 PIERCE DASH | 2018 PIERCE IMPEL | 2017 PIERCE IMPEL | 2018 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2017 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2017 PIERCE SABER | 2018 PIERCE COMMERCIAL | 2018 PIERCE ARROW XT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Pierce Saber | 2018 Pierce Velocity | 2017 Pierce Velocity | 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2018 Pierce Enforcer | 2018 Pierce Dash | 2017 Pierce Enforcer | 2017 Pierce Commercial | 2017 Pierce Dash | 2018 Pierce Impel | 2017 Pierce Impel | 2018 Pierce Quantum | 2017 Pierce Quantum | 2017 Pierce Saber | 2018 Pierce Commercial | 2018 Pierce Arrow Xt — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V756000 on October 30, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PIERCE. Model: SABER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)