DARLEY 2019 DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
DARLEY
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
W. S. Darley & Co. is recalling certain 2019 DARLEY FIRE APPARATUS vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026