Ford recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks 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
Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-550 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V358000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Unruh Fire, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 9, 2018 to Apr 19, 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 / Gmc recall: Exterior lighting May 3, 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.