Osco Recalls Emergency Vehicles With Faulty Brake Light Wiring
Osco Tank & Truck Sales is recalling 16,342 emergency vehicles built on 2012 Kenworth T440 and 2018 Peterbilt 348 chassis because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed.
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 vehicle safety defect that may increase the risk of a crash by confusing other drivers, but no injuries or crashes have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles built on 2018 Peterbilt 348 and 2012 Kenworth T440 chassis. The recall affects 16,342 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As a result, these vehicles 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 crashes have been reported in the source text.
Osco Tank & Truck Sales will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Osco Tank & Truck Sales customer service at 1-309-526-3636 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH, PETERBILT T440, 348
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- Osco Tank & Truck Sales, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
- Affected units
- 16,342
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 (2)
- T440
- 348
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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