The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V237000·Announced 2019-03-26

Curbtender Recalls 2018 Ford F-650 Vehicles Due to Brake Light Wiring Issue

Curbtender is recalling 2018 Ford F-650 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without the brake 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 specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Curbtender, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and QT06 vehicles equipped with curbtenders featuring Whelen brake lights. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the specific vehicle wiring.

If the brake lights illuminate incorrectly, it can confuse other drivers, which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 4, 2020.

Curbtender will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. Owners may contact Curbtender customer service at 1-319-266-1721 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F650
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Curbtender
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • F650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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