Whelen Brake Light recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 26, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Whelen Engineering Co Inc recalls Whelen Brake Light

Recall number

18E063000

Brand / firm

Whelen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 16,342 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Whelen Engineering Co Inc (Whelen) is recalling various models of accessory brake lights for use with emergency vehicles. 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." For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18E063-9047.pdf

What to do

Whelen will notify owners, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2018. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.