CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 emergency vehicles fitted with Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on how the vehicle's wiring is set up. This affects a small number of vehicles built on these chassis, and the notice covers only specific units identified by the manufacturer.
The risk is that other drivers may be confused by brake lights that appear to signal braking when the vehicle is not slowing down. That confusion could increase the chance of a crash behind or beside the vehicle.
The replacement brake lights are being provided free of charge. Owners who have not yet been contacted can call FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-550 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner M2 | 2018 |