Defect Description For Recall
Svi Trucks (Svi) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Light Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Fire Engine, Haz-Mat And Wildland 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
SVI TRUCKS
Model Of Vehicle
WILDLAND
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V161000
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
Svi Trucks Has Notified Owners And Whelen Will Replace The Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 22, 2019. Owners May Contact Whelen Customer Service At 1-860-718-2331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Svi Trucks
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16
Date Owners Notified
20190322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Svi Trucks
Date Report Received
20190301
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108