The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V353000·Announced 2019-05-09

Stainless & Repair Recalls Whelen Brake Lights on Ford and Freightliner Trucks

Stainless & Repair is recalling certain 1994-1995 Ford L9000 and 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.

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 defect that may increase the risk of a crash by confusing other drivers, which fits the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Stainless & Repair, Inc. is recalling certain 1994-1995 Ford L9000 and 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall involves 2 vehicles in total.

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.

Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933. 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
FORD, FREIGHTLINER L9000, M2
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Stainless & Repair, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
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)

  • L9000
  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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