The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V269000·Announced 2019-04-03

Weis Fire & Safety Recalls One 2018 Ford F-550 Emergency Vehicle

Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle because its brake lights 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 could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis. The vehicle is equipped with Whelen brake lights that were previously recalled under campaign 18E-063.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate 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.

Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner and replaced the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Weis Fire & Safety
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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