HACKNEY 2018 HACKNEY EMERGENCY VEHICLE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 HACKNEY EMERGENCY VEHICLE
Brand
HACKNEY
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
VT Hackney, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 HACKNEY EMERGENCY VEHICLE vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney) is recalling certain 2017-2018 emergency 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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
VT Hackney will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights. The recall began April 25, 2019. Owners may contact VT Hackney customer service at 1-800-763-0700, extension 2016.
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