NHTSA recall 19V463000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Freightliner Redundant Ford F550
Reported Jun 18, 20191 vehicles affectedFarber Specialty VehiclesMaker’s number 18E-063Built Dec 22, 2017 – Apr 6, 2018
The defect
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 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.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.