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NHTSARecalled 2019-04-02

Shyft Group — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR; 2018 SPARTAN METROSTAR

  • Brand SPARTAN

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

What happened

Precision Industries is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis that are equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights in these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the vehicle's specific wiring. This incorrect illumination can confuse other drivers and potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified, and authorized dealers will replace the affected lights at no charge. The recall began on June 12, 2019. Affected consumers should contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387.

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?

Precision will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387.

Details from the source

Precision Industries (Precision) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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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