SPARTAN METROSTAR (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Precision is recalling 2017 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate when brake pedal isn't pressed, risking crashes. Owners can get free replacement lights.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Precision is recalling certain 2017 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles that have Whelen brake lights which might light up without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Precision customer service for free light replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226361-precision-spartan-metrostar-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226361-precision-spartan-metrostar-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V268000
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“Precision Spartan Metrostar 2017: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226361-precision-spartan-metrostar-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing. Based on NHTSA recall #19V268000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V268000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on even when the brake pedal isn't pressed. This can cause confusion for other drivers, potentially leading to crashes. The issue violates federal safety standards for vehicle lighting.
Who’s affected
Emergency vehicle owners using 2017 Spartan Metrostar models with Whelen brake lights are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles built between 2017 and 2018.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicle has Whelen brake lights. The recall covers vehicles built after June 12, 2019, as part of a specific federal safety standard.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Precision Customer Service
Call 1-573-346-8387 to schedule a free light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Precision will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?
No, but you should contact Precision customer service to get free replacement lights.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017-2018 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicle has Whelen brake lights.
Contact Precision
We’ve drafted a message you can send Precision to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V268000 — Precision Precision Hello, I own a Precision that is covered by recall 19V268000 from Precision. The official recall notice states: Precision will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Precision Industries customer service at 1-573-346-8387. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V268000 (February 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.