NHTSA recall 19V251000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Ford F-550 and 1 more
Reported Mar 28, 20192 vehicles affectedFire Equipment Sales & ServiceMaker’s number Whelen 18E-063Built Jun 18, 2018 – Jun 18, 2018
The defect
Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.