Rosenbauer recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus 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 to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 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
Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 18E-063.
Vehicles covered
- Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V874000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Rosenbauer America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 7, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 24, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 319
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 9, 2017 to May 30, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Maker's own recall number
- 18E-063
- 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.
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.