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Ford and GMC based ambulances may show false brake lights

NHTSA campaign 19V342000 · Reported May 3, 2019 · Taylor Made Ambulances

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Brake lights that come on when they should not can confuse other drivers, which may raise the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V342000
Reported to NHTSA	May 3, 2019
Manufacturer	Taylor Made Ambulances
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain ambulances built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-450, F-550 and GMC G3500 chassis that are fitted with Whelen brake lights. Depending on how a particular vehicle is wired, those brake lights can light up even when the driver has not pressed the brake pedal. Taylor Made will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your ambulance is included.
2. Contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310 to arrange for the brake lights to be replaced.
3. The replacement is free.

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 19V342000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2018 Ford E-350
2018 Ford E-450
2018 Ford F-450
2018 Ford F-550
2018 GMC G3500

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

GMC — official GMC recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-462-8782

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

Ford Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve False Brake Signals and Failures · all 27 Ford recalls in this area
GMC Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Flickering Headlights and Brake Lights · all 6 GMC recalls in this area

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Official notice

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.
Safety risk: 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.

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