Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V331000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Southeast Apparatus filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V331000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Southeast Apparatus
Vehicles affected
39
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-30
Owners notified
2019-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
SOUTHEAST APPARATUS Pumper2018 2017
SOUTHEAST APPARATUS Rescue Truck2018 2017
SOUTHEAST APPARATUS Tanker2018 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.