The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V251000·Announced 2019-03-28

Fire Equipment Sales Recalls Two Emergency Vehicles With Faulty Brake Lights

Fire Equipment Sales & Service is recalling two 2018 emergency vehicles because their 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 (vehicle lighting defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one 2018 Ford F-550 Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one 2018 Freightliner M2 Tanker emergency vehicle. These vehicles are equipped with Whelen brake lights that were previously recalled under campaign 18E-063.

The defect involves the specific wiring of the vehicles, which may cause the brake lights to illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

FES has already notified owners and replaced the brake lights free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 for assistance. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, FREIGHTLINER F-550, M2
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Fire Equipment Sales & Service
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • F-550
  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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Same hazard · crash risk

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