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NHTSA : 18V897000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.