Farber Specialty Vehicles – Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 vehicles 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.


Report Received Date 06/18/2019
NHTSA ID 19V463000
Consequence Summary If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.
Recall Code 18E-063
Potentially Affected 1
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V463000)