Vehicle recall 19V162000 · March 4, 2019
2017-2019 Darley Fire Apparatus
W.s.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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
- 19V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2019
- Filed by
- W. S. Darley & Co.
- Owner notification
- March 18, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- 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.
- Darley Fire Apparatus (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
Has your Darley been repaired?
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