2018 FORD E-450 RECALL - #19V236000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 FORD E-450 |
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| Manufacturer |
Excellance, Inc |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/2018 - 8/29/2018 |
| Recalled on |
3/26/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Excellance, Inc |
| Owners Notified on |
3/21/2019 |
| # Affected |
36 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
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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." |
| Consequences |
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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