Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V756000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Pierce Manufacturing filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V756000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
717
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-26
Owners notified
2019-03-04

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory 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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.

Scope of coverage

16 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
PIERCE Arrow XT2018 2017
PIERCE Commercial2018 2017
PIERCE Dash2018 2017
PIERCE Enforcer2018 2017
PIERCE Impel2018 2017
PIERCE Quantum2018 2017
PIERCE Saber2018 2017
PIERCE Velocity2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.