The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V874000·Announced 2018-12-07

Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus Recalled for Brake Light Wiring Defect

Rosenbauer America is recalling 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus vehicles because Whelen accessory brake lights 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 functional defect in safety-critical lighting that may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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
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.

Model numbers (1)

  • FIRE APPARATUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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