Ford and Freightliner Recall 19V463000: Exterior Lighting, Brake Lights

NHTSA recall 19V463000 · announced June 18, 2019 · filed by Farber Specialty Vehicles · 1 units affected

The problem

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 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

Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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

• 2017 Ford F550
• 2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550

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