Ford recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis and 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."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Watts Manufacturing will notify owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-550 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V226000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Watts Manufacturing, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 22, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 22, 2018 to Jan 1, 2019
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Power train Feb 21, 2020
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Aug 28, 2019
- Ford recall: Equipment Jun 5, 2019
- Chevrolet / Ford recall: Equipment May 29, 2019
- Ford / Freightliner recall: Equipment May 29, 2019
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting May 13, 2019
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.