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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V920000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2018

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS
Model
TANKER
Manufacturer
Custom Truck And Body Works
Lot
2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TANKER | 2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 2 AMBULANCE | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 2 AMBULANCE | 2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 2 AMBULANCE | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 3 AMBULANCE | 2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 3 AMBULANCE | 2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK | 2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER | 2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE | 2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 3 AMBULANCE | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TANKER | 2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TANKER | 2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE | 2017 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS TYPE 1 AMBULANCE | 2019 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS RESCUE TRUCK | 2018 CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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