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NHTSARecalled 2018-12-20

Toyne Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2017 TOYNE FIRE APPARATUS; 2018 TOYNE FIRE APPARATUS

  • Brand TOYNE

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

What happened

Toyne, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights because the brake lights may falsely illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed. This defect could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash, and the affected vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards for lamps and lighting equipment.

To remedy this issue, Toyne will notify owners and authorized dealers will replace the brake lights at no charge. Affected owners should contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 for assistance with the recall.

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

Hazard

If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Toyne will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Details from the source

Toyne, Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus trucks, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being 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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