Svi Trucks recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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 could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Svi Trucks Fire Engine 2018
- Svi Trucks Haz-Mat 2018
- Svi Trucks Heavy Rescue 2018
- Svi Trucks Light Rescue 2018
- Svi Trucks Svi Trucks 2018
- Svi Trucks Wildland 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V161000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Svi Trucks
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- 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
- Svi Trucks recall: Electrical system Dec 21, 2020
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.