Ford recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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
Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-550 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V269000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Weis Fire & Safety
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 3, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- 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.
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.