The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V358000·Announced 2019-05-13

Unruh Fire Recalls 2017-2018 Ford F-550 Fire Trucks for Brake Light Defect

Unruh Fire is recalling 2017-2018 Ford F-550 fire trucks because brake lights may illuminate without the 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 (fire trucks) 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

Unruh Fire, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle.

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on May 20, 2019.

Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights free of charge. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Unruh Fire, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (1)

  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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