Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V464000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Farber Specialty Vehicles filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-06-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V464000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-18
Owners notified
2020-02-04

Defect description

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 International 4300 SBA 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

Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.

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
INTERNATIONAL 43002018

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.