Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus Recalled for Brake Light Wiring Defect

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall involves 319 vehicles.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 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.

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 18E-063. 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

ROSENBAUER FIRE APPARATUS

Brand

ROSENBAUER

Manufacturer

Rosenbauer America

Category

Vehicle — Fire Apparatus

Hazard

• crash-risk
• lighting-defect

Affected units

319

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

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