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 — Exterior lighting: brake lights
Published March 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V161000, published March 5, 2019 and initiated March 1, 2019. Recalling firm: SVI Trucks; 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 — Exterior lighting: brake lights.
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.
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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
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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V161000 on March 5, 2019. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SVI TRUCKS. Model: SVI TRUCKS.