Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-251 · Ford and Freightliner vehicles
Fire Equipment Sales & Service recall 19V-251 covers 2 Ford and Freightliner vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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
FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 18, 2018 to June 18, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.