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NHTSARecalled 2019-03-22

ITI Trailers And Truck Bodies, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 ITI TRAILERS PETERBILT

  • Brand ITI TRAILERS

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies is recalling one 3000 Gallon Tanker truck built on a 2018 Peterbilt chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights on this vehicle may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the vehicle's specific wiring. This incorrect illumination can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies has notified owners and replaced the lights free of charge, with the recall beginning January 15, 2019. Affected consumers should contact ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies at 1-814-634-008.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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