The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V239000·Announced 2019-03-26

Custom Fab & Body Recalls Emergency Vehicles with Faulty Brake Lights

Custom Fab & Body is recalling specific 2017-2018 emergency vehicles because Whelen brake lights may illuminate without the brake 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

Custom Fab & Body LLC is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, 2018 International 7500 4x2, 2018 Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and 2018 Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle. 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. The recall affects 7 vehicles in total.

Owners have been notified and instructed to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, FORD, INTERNATIONAL T370, F-650 SD, WORKSTAR, DURASTAR
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
Custom Fab & Body LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
7

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 (5)

  • T370
  • F-650 SD
  • WORKSTAR
  • DURASTAR
  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · KENWORTH

Same hazard · crash risk

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