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Ford F-550 Fire Truck Brake Lights Turn On Wrongly

NHTSA campaign 19V358000 · Reported May 13, 2019 · Unruh Fire, Inc.

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Brake lights that turn on by themselves can confuse other drivers, raising the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V358000
Reported to NHTSA	May 13, 2019
Manufacturer	Unruh Fire, Inc.
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

Some Ford F-550-based fire trucks built by Unruh Fire have brake lights made by Whelen. Depending on how the vehicle's wiring was done, these brake lights can turn on by themselves, even when nobody is pressing the brake pedal.

What you should do

Check your vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it's included.
Contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080 to schedule the repair.
The brake lights will be replaced 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 19V358000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford F-550

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

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

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May 29, 2019Ford F-550 Ambulance Backup Camera May Show Reversed Imagemedium
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All 13 F-550 recalls

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary: Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks 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: Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.

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