Home › Chevrolet › G4500 › 19V285000

Chevrolet G4500 ambulance brake lights turn on by themselves

NHTSA campaign 19V285000 · Reported 2019-04-10 · North Central Emergency Vehicles

What's wrong, in plain English

These ambulances were built on Ford and Chevrolet van chassis and fitted with Whelen brake lights. Depending on how the vehicle was wired, the brake lights can come on when nobody is pressing the brake pedal. Drivers behind may think the ambulance is slowing or stopping when it is not, and they cannot tell a real stop from a false one. The company will have dealers replace the brake lights at no charge.

What you should do

Affected vehicles (1)

• 2018 Chevrolet G4500

Who to contact

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

• Why do Chevrolet brake lights and daytime running lights get recalled? · all 5 Chevrolet recalls in this area

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.