Ford E-350, E-450, F-550 and others: Brake lights

Date

March 26, 2019

Filed by

Excellance, Inc

Vehicles

Chevrolet C3500 (2018); Chevrolet G4500 (2018); Ford E-350 (2018); Ford E-450 (2018); Ford F-550 (2018); Ford F-650 SD (2018); Freightliner M2 (2018); International 4300 (2018); Ram 4500 (2018)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); FREIGHTLINER LLC; Ford Motor Company; General Motors, LLC; International Motors, LLC

Component

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Description of the defect

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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."

Potentially affected

36

What can happen

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

March 21, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V236000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.