CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V920000

Make Model Year
CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE 2019
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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