CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V920000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS | RESCUE TRUCK | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-28 | 2018-12-20 | 2019-01-30 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-05-16
Manufacturers Involved: Custom Truck And Body Works
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Custom Trucks And Body Works "Custom Trucks" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I, II and III Ambulances, Rescue Trucks, Pump Trucks and Tanker Trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Custom Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Trucks customer service at 1-706-553-9178 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
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
