Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
NHTSA campaign 19V285000 · announced April 10, 2019 · filed by North Central Emergency Vehicles · 5 units affected
The problem
North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 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.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2018 Chevrolet G4500
- 2016 North Central Emergency Chevy G4500
- 2017 North Central Emergency Chevy G4500
- 2016 North Central Emergency Ford E-350
- 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350
- 2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-350
- 2016 North Central Emergency Ford E-450
- 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450
- 2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-450
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.