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NHTSARecalled 2019-03-26

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 RAM 4500; 2018 CHEVROLET G4500; 2018 CHEVROLET C3500; 2018 FORD E-450; 2018 FORD F-650 SD; 2018 FORD E-350; 2018 FORD F-550; 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2; 2018 INTERNATIONAL 4300

  • Brand RAM
  • Brand CHEVROLET
  • Brand FORD
  • Brand FREIGHTLINER
  • Brand INTERNATIONAL

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

What happened

Excellance, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 ambulances and emergency vehicles built on various chassis (including Ford, Chevrolet, Freightliner, International, and Dodge models) that are equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights in these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly when the brake pedal has not been pressed, which can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

To remedy this issue, owners have been instructed to contact Whelen or Excellance to have the brake lights replaced at no charge. Owners can reach Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Excellance at 1-256-772-9321. The recall began on March 21, 2019.

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?

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

Details from the source

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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, these 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 ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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