Excellance, Inc | NHTSA Recall #19V236000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V236000 by Excellance, Inc. Affecting 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 Includes 36 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 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
Defect Summary
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."
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.