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NHTSARecalled 2019-03-26

PACCAR Incorporated — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 KENWORTH T370; 2018 FORD F-650 SD; 2017 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR; 2018 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR; 2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR; 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2

  • Brand KENWORTH
  • Brand FORD
  • Brand INTERNATIONAL
  • Brand FREIGHTLINER

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

What happened

Custom Fab & Body is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4 and 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights on these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly even when the brake pedal is not being pressed, which can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of crashes.

Owners have been notified and instructed to contact Whelen for free replacement lights. Affected consumers should contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504 to arrange the replacement.

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?

Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.

Details from the source

Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency 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. 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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