The defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles 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. 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 lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Commercial | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Dash | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Impel | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Saber | 2017, 2018 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2017, 2018 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2017 | 0 | 9 |
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2018 | 0 | 8 |
| Pierce Commercial | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Commercial | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Dash | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Pierce Dash | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2017 | 0 | 10 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2018 | 0 | 9 |
| Pierce Impel | 2017 | 0 | 6 |
| Pierce Impel | 2018 | 0 | 6 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2017 | 0 | 8 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2018 | 0 | 6 |
| Pierce Saber | 2017 | 2 | 3 |
| Pierce Saber | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2017 | 0 | 9 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2018 | 0 | 8 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2018
56 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the exterior lighting; Pierce Manufacturing filed 54 campaigns in all.
| 18V942000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V943000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V941000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V920000 20 Dec 2018 | Custom Truck And Body Works |
| 18V919000 20 Dec 2018 | Toyne Inc. |
| 18V897000 19 Dec 2018 | Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC |
| 18V911000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V906000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018