Seagrave Recall 18V897000: Exterior Lighting, Brake Lights

NHTSA recall 18V897000 · announced December 19, 2018 · filed by Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc · 87 units affected

The problem

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Marauder and Capital emergency vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being 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."

The risk

If the brake light falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2019. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 715-823-2141.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Seagrave Capital
• 2018 Seagrave Capital
• 2017 Seagrave Marauder Ii
• 2018 Seagrave Marauder Ii

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.