{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V342000","date":"2019-05-03","owner_notified":"2019-06-05","manufacturer":"Taylor Made Ambulances","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS","summary":"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.","consequence":"If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.","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.","mfr_campaign":null,"part_number":null,"units":17,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"french":null,"vehicles":[{"year":2017,"make":"FORD","model":"E-350","vehicle_id":"2017_ford_e-350","match":"exact","built_from":"2017-11-09","built_to":"2018-02-22"},{"year":2018,"make":"FORD","model":"E-350","vehicle_id":"2018_ford_e-350","match":"exact","built_from":"2017-11-09","built_to":"2018-02-22"},{"year":2017,"make":"FORD","model":"E-450","vehicle_id":"2017_ford_e-450","match":"exact","built_from":"2018-03-05","built_to":"2018-06-13"},{"year":2018,"make":"FORD","model":"E-450","vehicle_id":"2018_ford_e-450","match":"exact","built_from":"2018-03-05","built_to":"2018-06-13"},{"year":2017,"make":"FORD","model":"F-450","vehicle_id":"2017_ford_f-450","match":"exact","built_from":"2017-11-21","built_to":"2018-02-15"},{"year":2018,"make":"FORD","model":"F-450","vehicle_id":"2018_ford_f-450","match":"exact","built_from":"2017-11-21","built_to":"2018-02-15"},{"year":2017,"make":"FORD","model":"F-550","vehicle_id":"2017_ford_f-550","match":"exact","built_from":"2017-11-15","built_to":"2018-02-15"},{"year":2018,"make":"FORD","model":"F-550","vehicle_id":"2018_ford_f-550","match":"exact","built_from":"2017-11-15","built_to":"2018-02-15"},{"year":2017,"make":"GMC","model":"G3500","vehicle_id":null,"match":null,"built_from":"2018-03-20","built_to":"2018-06-20"},{"year":2018,"make":"GMC","model":"G3500","vehicle_id":null,"match":null,"built_from":"2018-03-20","built_to":"2018-06-20"}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":[],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V342000"}