SPENCER FIRE TRUCK 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V305000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPENCER | FIRE TRUCK | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-03 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-04-18 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-01 - 2018-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Spencer Manufacturing, Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 TM-3000 "1426", TM-1000 "1427" and TM-1000 "1428" Fire Trucks, 2018 WS-3900 "1429", SM-2000 "1430", WS-2000 "1431", Rescue "1440", Grass Rig "1443" and SM-1000 "1444" Fire Trucks, and 2019 TM-1000 "1434", TM-1000 "1433", and TM-1000 "1432" Fire Trucks, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Spencer will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Spencer Manufacturing at 1-269-637-9459.
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.
