Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V126000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-02-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V126000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
Vehicles affected
28
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-25
Owners notified
2019-03-07

Defect description

Somerset Welding & Steel Inc. (Somerset) is recalling certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body vehicles equipped with Whelen 40BTTD 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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Somerset Welding & Steel has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact J&J Truck Bodies customer service at 1-814-444-7044.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
J&J TRUCK BODIES Dump Body2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.