The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V159000·Announced 2019-03-01

Marion Fire and Emergency Apparatus Brake Light Recall

Marion is recalling 2017-2018 Fire and Emergency Apparatus vehicles because Whelen brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.

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

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire and Emergency Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed, depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle. 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 incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 3, 2019. Marion will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights free of charge.

Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-4078. 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
MARION FIRE AND EMERGENCY
Brand
MARION
Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire and Emergency Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
18

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 AND EMERGENCY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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