CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 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.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
- 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 2016-2018 ambulances built on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis, equipped with Whelen brake lights, may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This depends on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.
False brake light signals can confuse other drivers about what your vehicle is doing, which could increase the risk of a crash.
North Central Emergency Vehicles will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake lights at no cost to you. If you own one of these vehicles, contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet G4500 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| North Central Emergency Chevy G4500 | 20162017 |
| North Central Emergency Ford E-350 | 201620172018 |
| North Central Emergency Ford E-450 | 201620172018 |