NHTSA recall 19V358000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 19V358000 |
| Manufacturer | Unruh Fire, Inc. |
| Reported | 2019-05-13 |
| Owners notified | 2019-05-20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 4 |
| Report | Quarterly report 2, for 2019 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2019-10-14 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 4 |
| Reported remedied | 4 (100%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks 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
Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
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.
| 2017 FORD F-550 | Built 2018-07-09 to 2019-04-19. |
|---|---|
| 2018 FORD F-550 | Built 2018-07-09 to 2019-04-19. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.