Pierce recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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 could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 2017–2018
- Pierce Commercial 2017–2018
- Pierce Dash 2017–2018
- Pierce Enforcer 2017–2018
- Pierce Impel 2017–2018
- Pierce Quantum 2017–2018
- Pierce Saber 2017–2018
- Pierce Velocity 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V756000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 26, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 717
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 19, 2017 to Sep 17, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pierce recall: Equipment Sep 22, 2020
- Pierce recall: Air bags Jul 31, 2019
- Pierce recall: Electrical system Jan 2, 2019
- Pierce recall: Suspension May 31, 2017
- Pierce recall: Power train May 30, 2017
- Pierce recall: Suspension Oct 1, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.