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HighNHTSA·19V225000·Announced 2019-03-22

ITI Trailers Recalls One 2018 Peterbilt Tanker for Brake Light Defect

ITI Trailers is recalling one 2018 Peterbilt tanker truck because its brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

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 where the defect (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies, Inc. is recalling one 3000 Gallon Tanker truck built on a 2018 Peterbilt chassis. The vehicle is equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This defect causes the vehicle 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, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 15, 2019.

Owners may contact ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies at 1-814-634-008 to have the lights replaced free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ITI TRAILERS PETERBILT
Brand
ITI TRAILERS
Manufacturer
ITI Trailers And Truck Bodies, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • PETERBILT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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