DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DARLEY | FIRE APPARATUS | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-04 | 2019-03-05 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-10-11
Manufacturers Involved: W. S. Darley & Co.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles 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.
Darley has notified owners and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. 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.
