SVI Trucks Recalls 2018 Emergency Vehicles for Brake Light Defect
SVI Trucks is recalling 2018 emergency vehicles because Whelen 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 risk-of-harm product where the defect could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Plain-English summary
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2018 Light Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Fire Engine, Haz-Mat, and Wildland emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall involves 16 affected vehicles.
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 22, 2019. Whelen will replace the brake lights free of charge. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SVI TRUCKS SVI TRUCKS, HEAVY RESCUE, FIRE ENGINE, HAZ-MAT
- Brand
- SVI TRUCKS
- Manufacturer
- SVI Trucks
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
- Affected units
- 16
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 (6)
- SVI TRUCKS
- HEAVY RESCUE
- FIRE ENGINE
- HAZ-MAT
- LIGHT RESCUE
- WILDLAND
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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