CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 International 4300 SBA 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.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.
- 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
Some brake lights on certain vehicles may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This depends on how the vehicle's wiring is configured. Drivers behind you may read the lights as a sign you are slowing or stopping when you are not, which can confuse them and may raise the risk of a crash.
The lighting components involved are Whelen brake lights. The manufacturer, Farber Specialty Vehicles, will notify owners, and Whelen will repair the lights at no cost to you. The recall began January 24, 2020.
If you own this vehicle, you can contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188 to arrange the free remedy. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International 4300 | 2018 |
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