CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies, Inc. is recalling one 3000 Gallon Tanker truck built on a 2018 Peterbilt chassis, 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. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies has notified the owners and replaced the lights, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Customers may contact ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies at 1-814-634-008.
- 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
On certain 2018 Peterbilt tanker trucks fitted with Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may come on even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Depending on how the vehicle's wiring is configured, this can happen. The lights then fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Because brake lights signal that a driver is slowing or stopping, false illumination can confuse other drivers about what your truck is doing. That confusion could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies, Inc. has notified owners and replaced the lights at no charge. You can contact ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies at 1-814-634-008, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| ITI Trailers Peterbilt | 2018 |
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