2018 FRONTLINE C-35X; 2019 FRONTLINE C-35X; 2018 FRONTLINE C-25; 2019 FRONTLINE ENCORE RESCUE; 2018 FRONTLINE ENCORE RESCUE; 2019 FRONTLINE C-25; 2018 FRONTLINE C-45X-3; 2019 FRONTLINE C-45X-3
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights in these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly even when the brake pedal is not being pressed, which can confuse other drivers and potentially increase the risk of a crash. These vehicles do not meet federal safety standards for lighting equipment.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact Pierce at 1-888-974-3723 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 to arrange an inspection and replacement of the brake lights if necessary. This service is being provided free of charge, and the recall began on April 23, 2019. The recall number for this issue is FLCWBL0419.
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.
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is FLCWBL0419.
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue 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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