The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V756000·Announced 2018-10-26

Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Whelen Brake Light Wiring Defect

Pierce is recalling 2017-2018 vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that may increase the risk of a crash by confusing other drivers, which fits the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles. The recall affects 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 a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 4, 2019. Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. 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.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE SABER, VELOCITY, ARROW XT, ENFORCER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
717

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • SABER
  • VELOCITY
  • ARROW XT
  • ENFORCER
  • DASH
  • COMMERCIAL
  • IMPEL
  • QUANTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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