Chevrolet / North Central Emergency recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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
North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet G4500 2018
- North Central Emergency Chevy G4500 2016–2017
- North Central Emergency Ford E-350 2016–2018
- North Central Emergency Ford E-450 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V285000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- North Central Emergency Vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 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
- North Central Emergency recall: Electrical system Jun 6, 2024
- Chevrolet / Ford / Freightliner and more recall: Exterior lighting Mar 26, 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.