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19V-161

Mar 1

SVI Trucks

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-160

Mar 1

Supreme

Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height

Adaptive equipment

Part replacement

19V-159

Mar 1

Marion Body Works

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

Lighting

Part replacement

19V-158

Mar 1

Ameritrans Bus

Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height

Adaptive equipment

Part replacement

19V-157

Mar 1

BMW

Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time

Brakes

2,707

Part replacement

19V-156

Mar 1

Indian Motorcycle

After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance

Brakes

2,072

Not stated

19V-155

Mar 1

Maintainer of Iowa

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-154

Mar 1

Charles Machine Works

Axle bearings may not have been greased

Suspension

Repair or modification

19V-153

Mar 1

Eldorado National-Kansas

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when…

Seats

Repair or modification

19V-152

Mar 1

Terex Advance Mixer

Drive pins, a component with the axle sub-assembly, may have been cracked during assembly, possibly resulting in the pins fully fracturing

Brakes

Part replacement

Campaign 19V-161

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

Manufacturer: SVI Trucks
Filed: March 1, 2019
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 16
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected models

SVI Trucks Fire Engine 2018 SVI Trucks Haz-Mat 2018 SVI Trucks Heavy Rescue 2018 SVI Trucks Light Rescue 2018 SVI Trucks SVI Trucks 2018 SVI Trucks Wildland 2018

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