The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V342000·Announced 2019-05-03

Taylor Made Recalls 2017-2018 Ambulances with Whelen Brake Light Defect

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling 2017-2018 Ford and GMC-based ambulances because Whelen 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 may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall affects 17 vehicles.

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.

Taylor Made will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, GMC F-450, G3500, E-450, E-350
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Taylor Made Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • F-450
  • G3500
  • E-450
  • E-350
  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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