The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V162000·Announced 2019-03-04

Darley Recalls 2017-2019 Fire Trucks Due to Brake Light Wiring Defect

W. S. Darley & Co. is recalling 2017-2019 WASP fire trucks because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, 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 (fire trucks) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

W. S. Darley & Co. (Darley) is recalling certain 2017-2019 WASP fire trucks built on a Ford F-550 or Spartan Metro Star chassis 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 Assoc. Equipment."

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 18, 2019.

Darley has notified owners and will provide replacement brake lights free of charge. Owners may contact Darley customer service at 1-800-634-7812. 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
DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
DARLEY
Manufacturer
W. S. Darley & Co.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
5

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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