Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 18V-897 · Seagrave vehicles
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC recall 18V-897 covers 87 Seagrave vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V897000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Marauder and Capital emergency vehicles, 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."
The risk
If the brake light falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2019. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 715-823-2141.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
44%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2017 to December 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.