Recall 18V920000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Report Date
20181220
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
18 models

Defect Description

Custom Trucks And Body Works (Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I, II and III Ambulances, Rescue Trucks, Pump Trucks and Tanker Trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety Consequence

If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Custom Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Trucks customer service at 1-706-553-9178 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER
2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK
2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TANKER
2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE
2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 2 AMBULANCE
2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 3 AMBULANCE
2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER
2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK
2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TANKER
2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE
2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 2 AMBULANCE
2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 3 AMBULANCE
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TANKER
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 2 AMBULANCE
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 3 AMBULANCE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.