Component Description
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Excellance, Inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180613
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180829
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
36
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190321
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date
20190326
Record Creation Date
20190326
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence Summary
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Recall Notes
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.
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Body Class
Conventional Cab Truck Delivery
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC
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