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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V162000

2019 Darley Fire Apparatus | 2018 Darley Fire Apparatus | 2017 Darley Fire Apparatus — Exterior lighting: brake lights

Published March 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V162000, published March 5, 2019 and initiated March 4, 2019. Recalling firm: W. S. Darley & Co.; 2019 Darley Fire Apparatus | 2018 Darley Fire Apparatus | 2017 Darley Fire Apparatus — Exterior lighting: brake lights.

What's the hazard

W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) is recalling certain 2017-2019 WASP fire trucks built on a Ford F-550 or Spartan Metro Star chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Assoc. Equipment.

What to do

Darley has notified owners and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Darley customer service at 1-800-634-7812.

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Recall details

Brand
DARLEY
Model
FIRE APPARATUS
Manufacturer
W. S. Darley & Co.
Lot
2019 DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS | 2018 DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS | 2017 DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Darley Fire Apparatus | 2018 Darley Fire Apparatus | 2017 Darley Fire Apparatus — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V162000 on March 5, 2019. Reported hazard: W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) is recalling certain 2017-2019 WASP fire trucks built on a Ford F-550 or Spartan Metro Star chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Assoc. Equipment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Darley has notified owners and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Darley customer service at 1-800-634-7812.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DARLEY. Model: FIRE APPARATUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)