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2017 Darley Fire Apparatus — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2017 Darley Fire Apparatus

These are federal recalls reported for the 2017 Darley Fire Apparatus. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

19V-162 Open recall Mar 4, 2019

W. S. Darley & Co.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) is recalling certain 2017-2019 WASP fire trucks built on a Ford F-550 or Spartan Metro Star chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Darley has notified owners and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Darley customer service at 1-800-634-7812. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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