2018 Ram 4500 | 2018 Chevrolet G4500 | 2018 Chevrolet C3500 | 2018 Ford E-450 | 2018 Ford F-650 Sd | 2018 Ford E-350 | 2018 Ford F-550 | 2018 Freightliner M2 | 2018 International 4300 — Exterior lighting: brake lights
Published March 26, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V236000, published March 26, 2019. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2018 Ram 4500 | 2018 Chevrolet G4500 | 2018 Chevrolet C3500 | 2018 Ford E-450 | 2018 Ford F-650 Sd | 2018 Ford E-350 | 2018 Ford F-550 | 2018 Freightliner M2 | 2018 International 4300 — Exterior lighting: brake lights.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 4500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2018 RAM 4500 | 2018 CHEVROLET G4500 | 2018 CHEVROLET C3500 | 2018 FORD E-450 | 2018 FORD F-650 SD | 2018 FORD E-350 | 2018 FORD F-550 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2018 INTERNATIONAL 4300
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Ram 4500 | 2018 Chevrolet G4500 | 2018 Chevrolet C3500 | 2018 Ford E-450 | 2018 Ford F-650 Sd | 2018 Ford E-350 | 2018 Ford F-550 | 2018 Freightliner M2 | 2018 International 4300 — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V236000 on March 26, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 4500.