Campaign 18V-920

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V920000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-920
Make	Model	Model years
Custom Truck & Body Works	Pumper	2017 to 2019
Custom Truck & Body Works	Rescue Truck	2017 to 2019
Custom Truck & Body Works	Tanker	2017 to 2019
Custom Truck & Body Works	Type 1 Ambulance	2017 to 2019
Custom Truck & Body Works	Type 2 Ambulance	2017 to 2019
Custom Truck & Body Works	Type 3 Ambulance	2017 to 2019

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.