Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V441000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-06-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V441000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-11
Owners notified
2019-04-01

Defect description

Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain 2017 453USS10/26 dump body 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

Godwin has notified owners and Whelen has provided replacement brake lights, fee of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181 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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
GODWIN Dump Body2017

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.