19V463Vehicle 11 documents
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Units affected
- 1
- Recall opened
- Jun 18, 2019
- Owner notification
- Feb 4, 2020
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18E-063
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- FORD F5502017
Component / system
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Documents (11)
Source: NHTSA campaign 19V463000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.