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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory 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 to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 18E-063.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some fire apparatus vehicles fitted with Whelen accessory brake lights may have wiring that causes the brake lights to illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Because this does not meet federal lighting requirements, other drivers may be confused about whether the vehicle is slowing down.
This false signal can mislead drivers behind or beside the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 and reference recall number 18E-063.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the brake lights if necessary, at no cost to the owner. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus | 20172018 |
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