Defect Description For Recall
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Fire And Emergency Apparatus Vehicles 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 Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
MARION
Model Of Vehicle
FIRE AND EMERGENCY
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V159000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Marion Will Notify Owners, And Whelen Will Replace The Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 3, 2019. Owners May Contact Whelen Customer Service At 1-860-526-4078.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170524
End Of Manufacture
20181017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20190303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Date Report Received
20190301
Make Campaign Number
1.8E-62
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108