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NHTSA recall 19V159000

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Marion Fire And Emergency

Reported Mar 1, 201918 vehicles affectedMarion Body Works Inc.Maker’s number 18E-063Built May 24, 2017 – Oct 17, 2018

The defect

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire and Emergency Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

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

The remedy

Marion will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-4078.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Marion Fire And Emergency
20172018

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.