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Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V226000·Announced 2019-03-22

Watts Recalls 2019 Ford F-550 First Responder Vehicles for Brake Light Defect

Watts Manufacturing is recalling 2019 Ford F-550 first responder vehicles because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being 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 where the defect (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Watts Manufacturing, LLC is recalling certain 2019 first responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall involves 8 vehicles. The defect occurs when the brake lights may illuminate even 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, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on March 19, 2019. Watts Manufacturing will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Watts Manufacturing, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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