NHTSA Campaign 18V897000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Issued by Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · 87 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Marauder and Capital emergency vehicles, 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."

Consequence

If the brake light falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2019. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 715-823-2141.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SEAGRAVE CAPITAL 2017 87
SEAGRAVE CAPITAL 2018 87
SEAGRAVE MARAUDER II 2017 87
SEAGRAVE MARAUDER II 2018 87

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V897000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.