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

makesAndModels

emergency 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V243000
Report Received Date: 2019-03-27T00:00:00
Subject: Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 16,342

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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."
Consequence Summary: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 19V243000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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