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HighNHTSA·19V126000·Announced 2019-02-25

J&J Truck Bodies Recalls Dump Bodies With Faulty Brake Lights

Somerset Welding & Steel is recalling 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Bodies because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (faulty brake lights increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body vehicles equipped with Whelen 40BTTD brake lights. The recall affects 28 units.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Somerset Welding & Steel has notified owners and will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact J&J Truck Bodies customer service at 1-814-444-7044 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
J&J TRUCK BODIES DUMP BODY
Brand
J&J TRUCK BODIES
Manufacturer
Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck Body
Hazard
Affected units
28

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DUMP BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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