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19V-223

Mar 21

VT Hackney

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Lighting

Part replacement

19V-222

Mar 20

Daimler Vans

Affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in…

Other or unknown

Inspection

19V-221

Mar 20

Osage Industries

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed

Lighting

173

Part replacement

19V-220

Mar 20

Volvo Cars

Driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly

Seats

2,297

Repair or modification

19V-219

Mar 20

Mercedes-Benz

Right side door locks may not have been properly manufactured

Latches and locks

Part replacement

19V-218

Mar 20

Volkswagen

Incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed

Airbags

Part replacement

19V-217

Mar 20

Navistar

Electrical wiring within the fuel heater may overheat and may cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire

Fuel system

20,142

Part replacement

19V-216

Mar 20

Navistar

Electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire

Fuel system

23,122

Part replacement

19V-215

Mar 20

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles may be missing the mid-ship marker lights

Lighting

Repair or modification

19V-214

Mar 20

Fouts Bros

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed

Lighting

Part replacement

Campaign 19V-223

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Manufacturer: VT Hackney
Filed: March 21, 2019
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 4
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Hackney Emergency Vehicle 2017 to 2018

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