Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V285000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

North Central Emergency Vehicles filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V285000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
North Central Emergency Vehicles
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-10
Owners notified
2019-05-20

Defect description

North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.

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

9 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet G45002018
NORTH CENTRAL EMERGENCY Chevy G45002017 2016
NORTH CENTRAL EMERGENCY Ford E-3502018 2017 2016
NORTH CENTRAL EMERGENCY Ford E-4502018 2017 2016

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.