2017–2018 Ford E-350 & 2017–2018 Ford E-450 + 3 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances 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
Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
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
- 19V342000
- Manufacturer
- Taylor Made Ambulances
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-468-1310
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 5, 2019
- Built
- Mar 20, 2018 – Jun 20, 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.