The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V221000·Announced 2019-03-20

Osage Ambulances Recalled for Brake Lights Illuminating Without Pedal Press

Osage is recalling 2015-2019 Brave, Warrior, and Super Warrior ambulances because brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (ambulance) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Osage Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2019 Osage Brave, Warrior, and Super Warrior Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall affects 173 vehicles.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Osage will notify owners and Whelen will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Osage Industries customer service at 1-573-897-3113 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
OSAGE WARRIOR, BRAVE, SUPER WARRIOR
Brand
OSAGE
Manufacturer
Osage Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
173

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 (3)

  • WARRIOR
  • BRAVE
  • SUPER WARRIOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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