Campaign 19V-441

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

Defect summary

Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain 2017 453USS10/26 dump body vehicles 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Godwin has notified owners and Whelen has provided replacement brake lights, fee of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181 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 19V441000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is 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 19V-441
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Godwin	Dump Body	2017	0

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