Hackney Emergency Vehicle (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V223000 · Mar 21, 2019 · VT Hackney, Inc.
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V223000
- Date
- Mar 21, 2019
- Maker
- VT Hackney, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain 2017-2018 emergency 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."
What can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights. The recall began April 25, 2019. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700, extension 2016.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney | Emergency Vehicle | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V223000?
1 model: Hackney Emergency Vehicle (2017-2018), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V223000?
VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights. The recall began April 25, 2019. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700, extension 2016.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.