Whelen Brake Light: Exterior lighting
Recall 18E063000 · Jul 26, 2018 · Whelen Engineering Co Inc
16,342
units affected
16,342
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E063000
- Date
- Jul 26, 2018
- Maker
- Whelen Engineering Co Inc
- Units affected
- 16,342
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Whelen Engineering Co Inc (Whelen) is recalling various models of accessory brake lights for use with emergency vehicles. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
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.
Whelen will notify owners, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2018. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Whelen | Brake Light | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E063000?
1 model: Whelen Brake Light (all years), about 16,342 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E063000?
Whelen will notify owners, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2018. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
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.