2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 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.
💥 The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.
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
- 19V463000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 18E-063
- Manufacturer
- Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-860-718-2331
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 4, 2020
- Built
- Dec 22, 2017 – Apr 6, 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.