Ford depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
The short version
Fire Equipment Sales & Service reported a problem with the exterior lighting brake lights. Here is what owners need to know.
Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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.
FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-251.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Ford F-550 |
| 2018 | Freightliner M2 |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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