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Frontline recall FLCWBL0419

Frontline calls it FLCWBL0419. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V280000 on Apr 9, 2019: exterior lighting on the 2018–2019 Frontline C-25 and 3 other Frontline models, 4 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
19V2800002018–2019 Frontline C-25 and 3 other Frontline modelsExterior LightingApr 9, 20194high
Problem 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." Risk If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V280000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. FLCWBL0419 is the number Frontline assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V280000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is FLCWBL0419 the same recall as 19V280000?

Yes. FLCWBL0419 is Frontline’s own number for it; 19V280000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does FLCWBL0419 cover?

2018–2019 Frontline C-25 and 3 other Frontline models, 4 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the FLCWBL0419 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.