NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V161000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Published March 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2019
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- SVI TRUCKS
- Model
- SVI TRUCKS
- Manufacturer
- SVI Trucks
- Lot
- 2018 SVI TRUCKS SVI TRUCKS | 2018 SVI TRUCKS HEAVY RESCUE | 2018 SVI TRUCKS FIRE ENGINE | 2018 SVI TRUCKS HAZ-MAT | 2018 SVI TRUCKS LIGHT RESCUE | 2018 SVI TRUCKS WILDLAND
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US