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2018 Spencer Fire Truck Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Apr 17, 2019
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

1 campaign cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

19V305000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Apr 17, 2019
12 units potentially affected
The defect: Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 TM-3000 (1426), TM-1000 (1427) and TM-1000 (1428) Fire Trucks, 2018 WS-3900 (1429), SM-2000 (1430), WS-2000 (1431), Rescue (1440), Grass Rig (1443) and SM-1000 (1444) Fire Trucks, and 2019 TM-1000 (1434), TM-1000 (1433), and TM-1000 (1432) Fire Trucks, 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.
The risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Spencer will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Spencer Manufacturing at 1-269-637-9459.
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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