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NHTSARecalled Jun 18, 2019 · #19V463000

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 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. 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
  • 2017 Ford F-550
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.

View the official CPSC notice