International recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 International 4300 SBA 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
Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.
Vehicles covered
- International 4300 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V464000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 18, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 4, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 8, 2018 to Mar 26, 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
- Chevrolet / Ford / Freightliner and more recall: Exterior lighting Mar 26, 2019
- Ford / Freightliner / Gmc and more recall: Electrical system Apr 8, 2014
- Ic Bus / International recall: Power train Feb 7, 2014
- Fuso / Hino / International and more recall: Equipment Sep 12, 2012
- International recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 20, 2010
- Ic Bus / International recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 18, 2010
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.