Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS Tanker

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V920000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Custom Truck And Body Works
Vehicles affected
28
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-20
Owners notified
2019-02-28

Defect description

Custom Trucks And Body Works (Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I, II and III Ambulances, Rescue Trucks, Pump Trucks and Tanker Trucks equipped with Whelen accessory 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 falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Custom Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Trucks customer service at 1-706-553-9178 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.