Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V353000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Stainless & Repair, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-05-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V353000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Stainless & Repair, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2019-05-09
Owners notified
2019-05-09

Defect description

Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.

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
Ford L90001995 1994
FREIGHTLINER M22017 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.