Ford F-650 SD; Freightliner M2; International Durastar, Workstar and 1 more (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V239000 · Mar 26, 2019 · Custom Fab & Body LLC
7
vehicles affected
7
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V239000
- Date
- Mar 26, 2019
- Maker
- Custom Fab & Body LLC
- Units affected
- 7
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles 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."
What can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-650 SD | 2018 |
| Freightliner | M2 | 2018 |
| International | Durastar | 2018 |
| International | Workstar | 2017-2018 |
| Kenworth | T370 | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V239000?
5 models: Ford F-650 SD (2018), Freightliner M2 (2018), International Durastar (2018) and 2 more, about 7 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V239000?
Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.