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19V-226

Mar 22, 2019

Watts Manufacturing

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-225

Mar 22, 2019

ITI Trailers And Truck Bodies

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-224

Mar 22, 2019

REV Recreation Group

Metal battery hold down straps or their mounting brackets may contact the terminals for the auxiliary batteries, possibly resulting in a short circuit

Electrical system

Repair or modification

19V-223

Mar 21, 2019

VT Hackney

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-222

Mar 20, 2019

Daimler Vans

Affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in…

Other or unknown

Inspection

19V-221

Mar 20, 2019

Osage Industries

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

Lighting

173

Part replacement

19V-220

Mar 20, 2019

Volvo Cars

Driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly

Seats

2,297

Repair or modification

19V-219

Mar 20, 2019

Mercedes-Benz

Right side door locks may not have been properly manufactured

Latches and locks

Part replacement

19V-218

Mar 20, 2019

Volkswagen

Incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed

Airbags

Part replacement

19V-217

Mar 20, 2019

Navistar

Electrical wiring within the fuel heater may overheat and may cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire

Fuel system

20,142

Part replacement

Campaign 19V-226

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

Manufacturer: Watts Manufacturing
Filed: March 22, 2019
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 8
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 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

Watts Manufacturing will notify owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003.

Affected models

Ford F-550 2019

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