J&J Truck Bodies recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Somerset Welding & Steel Inc. (Somerset) is recalling certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body vehicles equipped with Whelen 40BTTD 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."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Somerset Welding & Steel has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact J&J Truck Bodies customer service at 1-814-444-7044.
Vehicles covered
- J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V126000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 7, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 28
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to May 16, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.