Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-305 · 2017–2019 Spencer Fire Truck

Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. recall 19V-305 covers 12 2017–2019 Spencer Fire Truck for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

0%
Vehicles repaired0 of 12 · 2021 Q3
Vehicles affected121 model
ReportedApr 17, 2019Owners notified Jun 3, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V305000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 TM-3000 (1426), TM-1000 (1427) and TM-1000 (1428) Fire Trucks, 2018 WS-3900 (1429), SM-2000 (1430), WS-2000 (1431), Rescue (1440), Grass Rig (1443) and SM-1000 (1444) Fire Trucks, and 2019 TM-1000 (1434), TM-1000 (1433), and TM-1000 (1432) Fire Trucks, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

Spencer will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Spencer Manufacturing at 1-269-637-9459.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

0%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q22021 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 2018 to June 1, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.