Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-221 · Osage vehicles
Osage Industries, Inc. recall 19V-221 covers 173 Osage vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 1% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Osage Industries, Inc. (Osage) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Osage Brave, Warrior and Super Warrior Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Osage will notify owners and Whelen will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Osage Industries customer service at 1-573-897-3113.
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
1%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.