# NHTSA recall 19V342000

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- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 19V342000
- Manufacturer: Taylor Made Ambulances
- Reported: 2019\-05\-03
- Owners notified: 2019\-06\-05
- Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Units potentially affected: 17

## What is wrong

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017\-2018 Ford E\-350, F\-450, E\-450, F\-550, and GMC G3500\-based ambulances 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.


## What can happen

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.


## The remedy

Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge.  The recall began June 5, 2019.  Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1\-800\-468\-1310.


## 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.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2017 FORD E\-350](/makes/ford/e-350/2017/recalls.md). Built 2017\-11\-09 to 2018\-02\-22.
- [2018 FORD E\-350](/makes/ford/e-350/2018/recalls.md). Built 2017\-11\-09 to 2018\-02\-22.
- [2017 FORD E\-450](/makes/ford/e-450/2017/recalls.md). Built 2018\-03\-05 to 2018\-06\-13.
- [2018 FORD E\-450](/makes/ford/e-450/2018/recalls.md). Built 2018\-03\-05 to 2018\-06\-13.
- [2017 FORD F\-450](/makes/ford/f-450/2017/recalls.md). Built 2017\-11\-21 to 2018\-02\-15.
- [2018 FORD F\-450](/makes/ford/f-450/2018/recalls.md). Built 2017\-11\-21 to 2018\-02\-15.
- [2017 FORD F\-550](/makes/ford/f-550/2017/recalls.md). Built 2017\-11\-15 to 2018\-02\-15.
- [2018 FORD F\-550](/makes/ford/f-550/2018/recalls.md). Built 2017\-11\-15 to 2018\-02\-15.
- 2017 GMC G3500. Built 2018\-03\-20 to 2018\-06\-20.
- 2018 GMC G3500. Built 2018\-03\-20 to 2018\-06\-20.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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