Recall 18V919 covers 41 2017-2018 Toyne Fire Apparatus trucks with brake lights that falsely illuminate. Repair is free at any franchised Toyne dealer.
Toyne is recalling 41 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus trucks because Whelen accessory brake lights can falsely illuminate when the brake pedal is not pressed. This can confuse other drivers and increase crash risk, so Toyne dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The accessory brake lights on 2017-2018 Toyne Fire Apparatus trucks are exterior lamps that signal to traffic when the driver presses the brake pedal. They work with the rest of the brake-light system to show that the apparatus is slowing or stopping.
On affected trucks, transient voltage on the input line can make the Whelen accessory brake lights turn on even when the brake pedal is not pressed. The issue depends on the truck's wiring and other installed equipment, so the lamp can work normally until it is exposed to that electrical condition. When the lights come on at the wrong time, traffic behind the apparatus gets a false braking signal.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is the brake lights illuminating without pedal input, which means the fault is already present.
Who's affected?
Covers Fire Apparatus vehicles from the 2017 and 2018 model years with the same brake light component.
| 2018 Toyne Fire Apparatus | Brake lights |
|---|---|
| 2017 Toyne Fire Apparatus | Brake lights |
| Units affected | 41 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A brake light that illuminates when the vehicle is not braking can confuse following drivers and increase crash risk. There is no warning sign to watch for before it happens, so arrange the dealer repair soon and explain that the brake lights are involved. Repair is free at any franchised Toyne dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Toyne Fire Apparatus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyne dealer to schedule the free brake-light replacement that stops the Whelen accessory brake lights from falsely illuminating.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyne sent one. If not, reference recall number 18V919 when you call.
- Drive with extra following distance until the repair is complete so other drivers have more time to react.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyne technician replaces the Whelen accessory brake lights covered by recall 18V919. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you paid out of pocket for a related brake light repair before the recall notice, Toyne has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible documented costs. Keep your repair paperwork and ask Toyne customer service how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 20, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 31, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 31, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 27, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V919?
Recall 18V919 covers 41 2017-2018 Toyne Fire Apparatus trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that can falsely illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed. Toyne dealers will replace the affected brake lights for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Toyne Fire Apparatus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 18V919. If it is, contact a franchised Toyne dealer to schedule brake-light replacement. Reference recall number 18V919 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. For recall 18V919, Toyne dealers will replace the affected brake lights free of charge.
What is the safety risk with recall 18V919?
The safety risk is driver confusion behind the truck. In recall 18V919, the brake lights can falsely illuminate when the brake pedal is not pressed, which can cause other drivers to react incorrectly and increase crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V919000 |
|---|---|
| Toyne customer service | 1-712-673-2328 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V919 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V919000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →