Ford recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Curbtender, Inc. (Curbtender) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and QT06 vehicles with curbtenders 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.
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Curbtender will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Curbtender customer service at 1-319-266-1721.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F650 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V237000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Curbtender
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 4, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 17, 2018 to Oct 17, 2018
- 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.
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.