Custom Truck And Body Works | NHTSA Recall #18V920000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V920000 by Custom Truck And Body Works. Affecting 2017-2019 type i, ii and iii ambulances, rescue trucks, pump trucks and tanker trucks equipped with whelen accessory brake lights Includes 28 affected units, Brake Lights may Randomly Illuminate, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2019 type i, ii and iii ambulances, rescue trucks, pump trucks and tanker trucks equipped with whelen accessory brake lights

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V920000
Report Received Date: 2018-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights may randomly illuminate
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 18V920000
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