Svi Trucks Recall 19V161000: Exterior Lighting, Brake Lights

NHTSA recall 19V161000 · announced March 1, 2019 · filed by Svi Trucks · 16 units affected

The problem

SVI Trucks (SVI) is recalling certain 2018 Light Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Fire Engine, Haz-Mat and Wildland 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."

The risk

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

What to do

SVI Trucks has notified owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

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

• 2018 Svi Trucks Fire Engine
• 2018 Svi Trucks Haz-mat
• 2018 Svi Trucks Heavy Rescue
• 2018 Svi Trucks Light Rescue
• 2018 Svi Trucks Svi Trucks
• 2018 Svi Trucks Wildland

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