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NHTSARecalled 2018-12-07

Rosenbauer America — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 ROSENBAUER FIRE APPARATUS; 2017 ROSENBAUER FIRE APPARATUS

  • Brand ROSENBAUER

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

What happened

Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights because the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal is not being pressed. This incorrect illumination can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108 requirements.

Rosenbauer will notify owners and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the brake lights at no charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Affected consumers should contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 or reference recall number 18E-063 to have their vehicle serviced.

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?

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 18E-063.

Details from the source

Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus 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 to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 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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