Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V269000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Weis Fire & Safety filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V269000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Weis Fire & Safety
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-03
Owners notified
2018-10-01

Defect description

Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and 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

Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-5502018

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.