2018 SVI TRUCKS SVI TRUCKS; 2018 SVI TRUCKS HEAVY RESCUE; 2018 SVI TRUCKS FIRE ENGINE; 2018 SVI TRUCKS HAZ-MAT; 2018 SVI TRUCKS LIGHT RESCUE; 2018 SVI TRUCKS WILDLAND
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2018 Light Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Fire Engine, Haz-Mat, and Wildland emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights on these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly even when the brake pedal is not being pressed, depending on the vehicle's specific wiring. This defect can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of crashes.
Whelen will replace the brake lights free of charge for all affected owners. The recall began on March 22, 2019. Affected owners should contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 to arrange for the replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
SVI Trucks has notified owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
SVI Trucks (SVI) is recalling certain 2018 Light Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Fire Engine, Haz-Mat and Wildland emergency 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."
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