Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V251000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Fire Equipment Sales & Service filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V251000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Fire Equipment Sales & Service
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-28
Owners notified
2019-03-28

Defect description

Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or 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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-5502018
FREIGHTLINER M22018

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.