Chevrolet G4500 ambulance brake lights may come on wrongly

NHTSA campaign 19V285000 · Reported Apr 10, 2019 · North Central Emergency Vehicles

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Brake lights that light up when the vehicle is not braking can confuse other drivers, which the notice says may increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V285000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 10, 2019
Manufacturer	North Central Emergency Vehicles
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

North Central Emergency Vehicles is recalling certain 2016 through 2018 ambulances remounted on Ford E-350, Ford E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis that have Whelen brake lights. Depending on how a particular vehicle is wired, the brake lights can come on even when the driver has not pressed the brake pedal. Dealers will replace the brake lights at no cost to the owner.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact your dealer to have the brake lights replaced, or call North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V285000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Chevrolet G4500

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Chevrolet Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Brake Lights and Running Lights · all 5 Chevrolet recalls in this area

Other Chevrolet G4500 recalls

Mar 26, 2019Ambulance Brake Lights May Turn On By Mistakemedium

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary: North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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.
Safety risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.