CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Osage Brave, Warrior and Super Warrior ambulances from model years 2015 through 2017 are equipped with Whelen brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal is not being pressed.
The risk is that other drivers may be confused by brake lights that come on when you are not braking. That confusion could lead them to misjudge your speed or intentions, which increases the chance of a crash.
Osage Industries will notify affected owners, and Whelen will supply replacement brake lights at no cost. Owners can contact Osage Industries customer service at 1-573-897-3113, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Osage Brave | 20152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Osage Super Warrior | 20152016201720182019 |
| Osage Warrior | 20152016201720182019 |