The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V464000·Announced 2019-06-18

Farber Recalls 2018 International 4300 Vehicles with Whelen Brake Lights

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2018 International 4300 SBA vehicles 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 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

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain 2018 International 4300 SBA vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall involves vehicles where the specific wiring may cause the brake lights to 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. The recall began on January 24, 2020.

Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights free of charge. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188. 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
INTERNATIONAL 4300
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • 4300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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