Ram product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 26, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2018 Ram, Chevrolet — 9 models

Recall number

19V236000

Brand / firm

Ram, Chevrolet, Ford, Freightliner, International

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 36 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.