Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V239000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Custom Fab & Body LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V239000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Custom Fab & Body LLC
Vehicles affected
7
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-26
Owners notified
2019-04-11

Defect description

Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency 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. 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

Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.

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

6 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-650 SD2018
FREIGHTLINER M22018
INTERNATIONAL Durastar2018
INTERNATIONAL Workstar2018 2017
KENWORTH T3702018

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.