Vehicle recall 18V897000 · December 19, 2018
Seagrave Capital and Marauder II
Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Marauder and Capital emergency vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being 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."
- Consequence
- If the brake light falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2019. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 715-823-2141.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V897000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2018
- Filed by
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 8, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Seagrave Capital (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Seagrave Marauder II (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
Has your Seagrave been repaired?
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