2018 Ford F650 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Curbtender, Inc. (Curbtender) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and QT06 vehicles with curbtenders 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.
💥 The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Curbtender will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Curbtender customer service at 1-319-266-1721.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V237000
- Manufacturer
- Curbtender
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 4, 2020
- Built
- Oct 17, 2018 – Oct 17, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.