Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V243000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V243000 by Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc.. Affecting emergency vehicles built on 2018 peterbilt 348 and 2012 kenwoth t440 chassis and equipped with whelen brake lights Includes 16,342 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsemergency vehicles built on 2018 peterbilt 348 and 2012 kenwoth t440 chassis and equipped with whelen brake lights
Defect Summary
Osco tank & truck sales, inc. (osco tank & truck sales) recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 peterbilt 348 and 2012 kenwoth t440 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
Osco tank & truck sales will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began march 29, 2019. owners may contact osco tank & truck sales customer service at 1-309-526-3636.