Defect Description For Recall
Toyne, Inc. (Toyne) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus Trucks, Equipped With Whelen Accessory Brake Lights. Depending On The Specific Wiring Of The Vehicle, The Brake Lights May Falsely Illuminate Even Without The Brake Pedal Being 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
TOYNE
Model Of Vehicle
FIRE APPARATUS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V919000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Falsely Illuminate, Other Drivers Could Become Confused, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyne Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 27, 2019. Owners May Contact Toyne Customer Service At 1-712-673-2328 Or Whelen Customer Service At 1-860-718-2331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyne Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20180516
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
41
Date Owners Notified
20190227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyne Inc.
Date Report Received
20181220
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108