Godwin recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain 2017 453USS10/26 dump body vehicles 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
Godwin has notified owners and Whelen has provided replacement brake lights, fee of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
Vehicles covered
- Godwin Dump Body 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V441000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 11, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 1, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 2, 2017 to Nov 30, 2017
- 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.