J&J TRUCK BODIES DUMP BODY 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V126000

Make Model Year
J&J TRUCK BODIES DUMP BODY 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-07 2019-02-25 2019-02-27

Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-05-16

Manufacturers Involved: Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Somerset Welding & Steel Inc. "Somerset" is recalling certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body vehicles equipped with Whelen 40BTTD brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Somerset Welding & Steel has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact J&J Truck Bodies customer service at 1-814-444-7044.

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.