Ford / Gmc recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances 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
Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-350 2017–2018
- Ford E-450 2017–2018
- Ford F-450 2017–2018
- Ford F-550 2017–2018
- Gmc G3500 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V342000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Taylor Made Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 5, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 20, 2018 to Jun 20, 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine Nov 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 9, 2024
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 8, 2023
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 14, 2022
- Ford recall: Equipment May 27, 2022
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.