Marion recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire and Emergency Apparatus vehicles 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 Associated Equipment."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Marion will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-4078.
Vehicles covered
- Marion Fire And Emergency 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V159000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 3, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 24, 2017 to Oct 17, 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.