Godwin Recalls 2017 Dump Bodies Due to Brake Light Wiring Defect
Godwin is recalling 2017 dump bodies equipped with Whelen brake lights that 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 (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 453USS10/26 dump body vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall involves 10 affected 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.
Godwin has notified owners and Whelen has provided replacement brake lights at no charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331. 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
- GODWIN DUMP BODY
- Brand
- GODWIN
- Manufacturer
- Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Dump Body
- Affected units
- 10
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)
- DUMP BODY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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