Darley recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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 could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Darley Fire Apparatus 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V162000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- W. S. Darley & Co.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to Oct 11, 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.
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.