The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V919000·Announced 2018-12-20

Toyne Fire Apparatus Recalled for Brake Light Wiring Defect

Toyne Inc. is recalling 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus trucks because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate falsely, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Toyne Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall involves 41 vehicles.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyne will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TOYNE FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
TOYNE
Manufacturer
Toyne Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
41

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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