2017 J&J TRUCK BODIES DUMP BODY; 2018 J&J TRUCK BODIES DUMP BODY
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Somerset Welding & Steel is recalling certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body vehicles equipped with Whelen 40BTTD brake lights. Depending on how the vehicle is wired, the brake lights may turn on even when the brake pedal is not being pressed, which violates federal safety standards and could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
Somerset will replace the affected brake lights at no cost to owners. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners of affected vehicles should contact J&J Truck Bodies customer service at 1-814-444-7044.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Somerset Welding & Steel has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact J&J Truck Bodies customer service at 1-814-444-7044.
Somerset Welding & Steel Inc. (Somerset) is recalling certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body vehicles equipped with Whelen 40BTTD 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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