Ford L9000; Freightliner M2: Brake lights

Date

May 9, 2019

Filed by

Stainless & Repair, Inc.

Vehicles

Ford L9000 (1994, 1995); Freightliner M2 (2016, 2017)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; Ford Motor Company

Component

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Description of the defect

Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 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.

Potentially affected

2

What can happen

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

Remedy

Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.

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

May 9, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V353000

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.