Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-463 · 2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550
Farber Specialty Vehicles recall 19V-463 covers 1 2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550 for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V463000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 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.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.
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 December 22, 2017 to April 6, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.