Frontline recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue 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
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is FLCWBL0419.
Vehicles covered
- Frontline C-25 2018–2019
- Frontline C-35X 2018–2019
- Frontline C-45X-3 2018–2019
- Frontline Encore Rescue 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V280000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 23, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 4, 2018 to Oct 28, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Maker's own recall number
- FLCWBL0419
- 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.