NHTSA safety recall

Recall 19V285000

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — Chevrolet, North Central Emergency · reported 10 Apr 2019 · 5 vehicles potentially affected

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
19V285000
Filed by
North Central Emergency Vehicles
Report received
10 Apr 2019
Owners notified
20 May 2019
Potentially affected
5

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2018 Chevrolet G4500 2016 North Central Emergency Chevy G4500 2017 North Central Emergency Chevy G4500 2016 North Central Emergency Ford E-350 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350 2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-350 2016 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-450

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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