CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 TM-3000 (1426), TM-1000 (1427) and TM-1000 (1428) Fire Trucks, 2018 WS-3900 (1429), SM-2000 (1430), WS-2000 (1431), Rescue (1440), Grass Rig (1443) and SM-1000 (1444) Fire Trucks, and 2019 TM-1000 (1434), TM-1000 (1433), and TM-1000 (1432) Fire Trucks, 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.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spencer will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Spencer Manufacturing at 1-269-637-9459.
- 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 Spencer fire trucks from model years 2017 through 2019 are equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
If the brake lights come on incorrectly, other drivers may be confused about whether the vehicle is slowing or stopping, which could increase the risk of a crash. Owners will be notified by Spencer Manufacturing, and Whelen will replace the brake lights at no cost. You can contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Spencer Manufacturing at 1-269-637-9459. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spencer Fire Truck | 201720182019 |
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