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NHTSARecalled 2018-10-26

Pierce Manufacturing — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 PIERCE SABER; 2018 PIERCE VELOCITY; 2017 PIERCE VELOCITY; 2017 PIERCE ARROW XT; 2018 PIERCE ENFORCER; 2018 PIERCE DASH; 2017 PIERCE ENFORCER; 2017 PIERCE COMMERCIAL; 2017 PIERCE DASH; 2018 PIERCE IMPEL; 2017 PIERCE IMPEL; 2018 PIERCE QUANTUM; 2017 PIERCE QUANTUM; 2017 PIERCE SABER; 2018 PIERCE COMMERCIAL; 2018 PIERCE ARROW XT

  • Brand PIERCE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles that are equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Due to specific wiring configurations, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, which violates federal safety standards. This unintended illumination can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

To address this issue, Pierce will notify vehicle owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights at no charge. The recall began on March 4, 2019. According to the record, owners should contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Details from the source

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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