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19V-236

Mar 26, 2019

Excellance

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Lighting

Part replacement

19T-003

Mar 26, 2019

Trans Texas Tire

Tire sidewalls are incorrectly labeled, in that each side of the tire may state different PLY and PSI markings

Tires

560

Part replacement

19V-235

Mar 25, 2019

Nissan

Brake switch bracket may be in the incorrect location, which may cause the brake switch to remain on

Lighting

5,744

Repair or modification

19V-234

Mar 25, 2019

Daimler Truck

Clamp for the steering gear return hose may have been improperly installed, allowing the hose to separate from the steering gear

Steering

Repair or modification

19V-232

Mar 25, 2019

SNF dba BFX Fire Apparatus

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Lighting

Part replacement

19V-231

Mar 25, 2019

Keystone RV

Tire clearance to the floor may be insufficient, allowing the tire to contact the underside of the floor, possibly resulting in tire failure

Tires

561

Repair or modification

19V-230

Mar 25, 2019

Kovatch Mobile Equipment

Display may revert back to the factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to be reversed

Back-over prevention

Repair or modification

19V-229

Mar 22, 2019

TransitWorks

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when…

Seats

776

Repair or modification

19V-228

Mar 22, 2019

Tiffin Motorhomes

Alternating current electrical wires may have been improperly secured in the Energy Management Module, causing increased electrical resistance

Electrical system

2,289

Repair or modification

19V-227

Mar 22, 2019

Autocar

Brake chamber clevis pin retainer may not have be been installed, possibly increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle

Brakes

656

Repair or modification

Campaign 19V-236

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Manufacturer: Excellance
Filed: March 26, 2019
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 36
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

Affected models

Chevrolet C3500 2018 Chevrolet G4500 2018 Ford E-350 2018 Ford E-450 2018 Ford F-550 2018 Ford F-650 SD 2018 Freightliner M2 2018 International 4300 2018and 1 more

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