Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

NHTSA campaign 19V353000 · announced May 9, 2019 · filed by Stainless & Repair, Inc. · 2 units affected

The problem

Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 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.

The risk

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

What to do

Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.

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

• 1994 Ford L9000
• 1995 Ford L9000
• 2016 Freightliner M2
• 2017 Freightliner M2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.