Vehicle recall 19V280000 · April 9, 2019
Frontline C-25, C-35X and 2 more models
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue 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."
- Consequence
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is FLCWBL0419.
- 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
- 19V280000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2019
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- FLCWBL0419
- Owner notification
- April 23, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- 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.
- Frontline C-25 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Frontline C-35X (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Frontline C-45X-3 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Frontline Encore Rescue (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
Has your Frontline been repaired?
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