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19V-280

Apr 9, 2019

Pierce Manufacturing

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights

Lighting

Part replacement

19V-276

Apr 9, 2019

Halcore Group

Affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed

Back-over prevention

196

Repair or modification

19V-279

Apr 8, 2019

Load Trail

Under heavy loads, the bolts that attach the hydraulic cylinder clevis to the scissor hoist can break

Structure

355

Part replacement

19V-278

Apr 8, 2019

Ford

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged

Engine and cooling

131,068

Part replacement

19V-277

Apr 8, 2019

Volkswagen

Brake master cylinder casting may be too short

Brakes

12,645

Part replacement

19V-275

Apr 5, 2019

Paccar

During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the…

Brakes

1,837

Part replacement

19V-274

Apr 5, 2019

Nova Bus

Engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire

Electrical system

1,221

Part replacement

19V-272

Apr 4, 2019

Mazda

Defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility

Visibility and wipers

187,880

Part replacement

19V-271

Apr 3, 2019

Mobility Specialists

Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height

Adaptive equipment

Part replacement

19V-269

Apr 3, 2019

Weis Fire and Safety

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Lighting

Part replacement

Campaign 19V-280

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Filed: April 9, 2019
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 4
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is FLCWBL0419.

Affected models

Frontline C-25 2018 to 2019 Frontline C-35X 2018 to 2019 Frontline C-45X-3 2018 to 2019 Frontline Encore Rescue 2018 to 2019

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