CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain 2017-2018 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."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights. The recall began April 25, 2019. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700, extension 2016.
- 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
Certain 2017-2018 Hackney emergency vehicles have Whelen brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
False brake light activation can confuse other drivers about what your vehicle is doing, which may increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, VT Hackney will notify you, and authorized dealers will replace the lights at no cost to you. You can contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700, extension 2016, for more information.
Whether or not you have received a notice, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hackney Emergency Vehicle | 20172018 |
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