Custom Truck And Body Works – Brake Lights may Randomly Illuminate

Custom Trucks And Body Works (Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I, II and III Ambulances, Rescue Trucks, Pump Trucks and Tanker Trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.


Report Received Date 12/20/2018
NHTSA ID 18V920000
Consequence Summary If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Custom Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Trucks customer service at 1-706-553-9178 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 28
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V920000)