0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall Title: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall Date: 2018-07-26
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18E063000
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall Manufacturer: Whelen Engineering Co Inc
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 16342
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall Overview: 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
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
0 WHELEN BRAKE LIGHT Recall Notes: 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.