Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 18V-890 · Frazer vehicles
Frazer recall 18V-890 covers 121 Frazer vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V890000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Frazer is recalling certain 2017-2018 Frazer Type 1 Ambulance, Type 3 Ambulance, and Mobile Stroke Unit emergency vehicles, built on Ford F-350, F-450, F-550, and RAM and Chevrolet 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis, 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.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Frazer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2018. Owners may contact Frazer customer service at 1-888-372-9371.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2017 to May 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.