Defect Description For Recall
Vt Hackney, Inc. (Vt Hackney) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Emergency 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
HACKNEY
Model Of Vehicle
EMERGENCY VEHICLE
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V223000
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
Vt Hackney Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Lights. The Recall Began April 25, 2019. Owners May Contact Vt Hackney Customer Service At 1-800-763-0700, Extension 2016.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vt Hackney, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180215
End Of Manufacture
20180731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20190425
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vt Hackney, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190321
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108