Wagner 552‑124 flasher SAE J945 — PAT. NO. RE24023”

$24.99

type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer

Description:

The stamping on the top reads:

“MADE IN U.S.A. — 552‑124 — SAE J945 — PAT. NO. RE24023”

That tells us several things:

  • 552‑series → Standard heavy‑duty 12V flasher

  • 124 suffix → Wagner’s internal variant number

  • SAE J945 → Compliance with the automotive flasher performance standard

  • RE24023 → Reissue patent covering the thermal cycling mechanism

This is a 2‑terminal thermal flasher, the same functional class as the Sylvania 552, AC Delco SF552, Signal‑Stat 552, and Tung‑Sol 552 equivalents.


Correct Applications

Because it’s a 552‑series flasher, it fits any 12‑volt, 2‑terminal turn‑signal or hazard circuit, including:

Passenger Cars (1960s–1990s)

  • Chevrolet: Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Impala, Caprice

  • Ford: Mustang, Fairlane, LTD

  • Chrysler: Dart, Valiant, Fury

  • AMC: Javelin, Hornet, Gremlin

Trucks & SUVs

  • Chevy C/K series, Suburban, Blazer

  • Ford F‑Series, Bronco

  • Dodge D‑Series, Ramcharger

  • International Harvester pickups & Scouts

Specialty & Equipment

  • Trailers (utility, RV, commercial)

  • Farm tractors

  • Construction equipment

  • Aftermarket wiring harnesses

If it blinked a turn signal in the 1960s–1990s, a 552‑series flasher was probably involved.


Why This Variant Matters

The 552‑124 is a less common Wagner sub‑model. Wagner produced dozens of 552 variants, but most were sold in blister packs or generic boxes. Your example:

  • Has original Wagner Electric Corp. packaging

  • Shows early‑era branding (pre‑Wagner Lighting consolidation)

  • Is NOS, which is increasingly rare

  • Has a patent‑stamped can, which collectors love

This makes it more desirable than a loose aftermarket 552.