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NHTSA campaign 18V756000

Pierce Manufacturing recall 18V756000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles 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. 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."

Reported 10/26/2018

What can happen

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

Repair

Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Components

  • Exterior lighting: Brake lights

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2018 Pierce ARROW XTView records2018 Pierce COMMERCIALView records2018 Pierce DASHView records2018 Pierce ENFORCERView records2018 Pierce IMPELView records2018 Pierce QUANTUMView records2018 Pierce SABERView records2018 Pierce VELOCITYView records2017 Pierce ARROW XTView records2017 Pierce COMMERCIALView records2017 Pierce DASHView records2017 Pierce ENFORCERView records2017 Pierce IMPELView records2017 Pierce QUANTUMView records2017 Pierce SABERView records2017 Pierce VELOCITYView records