9999 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall

Campaign:

18E063000 on 07/31/2018

Component:

Exterior lighting:brake lights

Manufactured:

10/31/2017 - 05/15/2018

Affected:

16,342

Defect:

Whelen engineering co inc (whelen) is recalling various models of accessory brake lights for use with emergency vehicles. 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." for a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/rclrpt-18e063-9047.pdf

Consequence:

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Whelen will notify owners, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began on august 29, 2018. owners may contact whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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