2017–2018 Southeast Apparatus Pumper & 2017–2018 Southeast Apparatus Rescue Truck + 1 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Southeast Apparatus is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tankers, Pumpers, and Rescue 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.
💥 The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Southeast Apparatus will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2019. Owners may contact Southeast Apparatus customer service at 1-888-996-6277.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V331000
- Manufacturer
- Southeast Apparatus
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-996-6277
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 1, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.