Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 TOYNE Fire Apparatus

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V919000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Toyne Inc.
Vehicles affected
41
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-20
Owners notified
2019-02-27

Defect description

Toyne, Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus trucks, 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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Toyne will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

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.