Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V163000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

LDV, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V163000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
LDV, Inc.
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-04
Owners notified
2019-04-09

Defect description

LDV, Inc., (LDV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Command Center and Emergency Response support vehicles. 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, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

LDV has notified owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

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

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
LDV, INC. Command Center2018 2017
LDV, INC. Emergency Response2018 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.