Recall Details For: 2019 FORD F-550
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 19V226000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 132500
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:19V226000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: FORD
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: F-550
- MODEL YEAR: 2019
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER :
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Watts Manufacturing, LLC
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20181122
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20190101
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 8
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20190319
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Ford Motor Company
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20190322
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20190325
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER: 108
DEFECT SUMMARY: Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 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."
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Watts Manufacturing will notify owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003.
RECALL 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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000097509003871718000000227
