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Dodge 5500 fire truck brake lights turn on wrongly

NHTSA campaign 19V359000 · Reported 2019-05-13 · Unruh Fire, Inc.

medium How serious is it? About this label

A moderate risk, since false brake lights can confuse drivers behind the truck and raise the chance of a crash, but the notice does not tell the owner to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

This recall covers one 2018 Dodge 5500-based fire truck built by Unruh Fire with Whelen brake lights. Depending on how that truck was wired, the brake lights may light up even when the driver has not pressed the brake pedal. Other drivers may believe the truck is braking when it is not. Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights at no charge. The recall began May 20, 2019.

What you should do

1. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the truck is covered. 2. Contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080 about the replacement brake lights. 3. Get the lights replaced — they are provided free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 RAM 5500

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

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

Ram lighting recalls: trailer tow modules and false brake lights · all 5 RAM recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary: Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling one 2018 Dodge 5500-based fire truck 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 the owner and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began 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.