March 1, 2019
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V159
Manufacturer Marion Body Works Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 18
Summary
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.”
Remedy
Marion will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-4078.
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.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MARION | FIRE AND EMERGENCY | 2017-2018 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V159-6661.PDF 213.609KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V159-4185.pdf 245.148KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19V159-1890.PDF 211.142KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V159-0725.PDF 211.241KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V159-1134.PDF 211.33KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V159-5738.PDF 211.439KB
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