Defect Description For Recall
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) Is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 And Encore Rescue Vehicles Equipped With Whelen Brake Lights. Depending On The Specific Wiring Of The Vehicle, These Brake Lights May Illuminate When The Brake Pedal Has Not Been Pressed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
FRONTLINE
Model Of Vehicle
C-45X-3
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V280000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Pierce Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace Brake Lights, If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 23, 2019. Owners May Contact Whelen Customer Service At 1-860-718-2331 Or Pierce At 1-888-974-3723. Pierce’S Number For This Recall Is FLCWbl0419.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20180604
End Of Manufacture
20181028
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20190423
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20190409
Make Campaign Number
FLCWBL0419
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108