Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 SOUTHEAST APPARATUS Rescue Truck

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.