2016–2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-350 & 2016–2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 + 2 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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
North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
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
- 19V285000
- Manufacturer
- North Central Emergency Vehicles
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 20, 2019
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 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.