Spartan Metrostar Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Brake Light Wiring Defect
Precision Industries is recalling 2017-2018 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles 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 (vehicle safety lighting) where the defect could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Precision Industries is recalling certain 2017-2018 emergency vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis that are equipped with Whelen brake lights previously recalled under campaign 18E-063. The defect involves the vehicle's wiring, which may cause the brake lights to illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been 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 illuminate incorrectly, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and chassis type.
Precision will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN METROSTAR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Precision Industries
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
- Affected units
- 3
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)
- METROSTAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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