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NHTSARecalled Mar 26, 2019 · #19V236000

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. 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." If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
  • 2018 Ambulances and Emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Excellance, Inc
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

View the official CPSC notice