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2018 FORD F-550 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

6 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Critical #19V358000 NHTSA Official Language
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Unruh Fire, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V342000 NHTSA Official Language
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Taylor Made Ambulances
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V269000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Weis Fire & Safety
What Happened
Your 2018 Emergency vehicle's brake lights may be faulty and illuminate when the brake pedal hasn't been pressed.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Weis Fire & Safety has already replaced the brake lights at no cost to you, so you don't need to take any action, but you may contact them at 1-785-825-9526 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526.
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Critical #19V251000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Fire Equipment Sales & Service
What Happened
Your vehicle is being recalled due to faulty brake lights that may illuminate when the brake pedal hasn't been pressed.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights turn on when they shouldn't, it could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
FES has already fixed the issue for free, and you can contact them at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V254000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
What Happened
You have a brake light issue on your 2018 B-27 Minuteman. The brake lights might turn on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights are on when they shouldn't be, other drivers might think you're stopping, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Blanchat will replace your brake lights for free. They've already notified you, and you can contact them at 1-620-896-7145 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V236000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Excellance, Inc
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake lights might not work correctly due to a faulty wire issue. If your brake pedal isn't pressed, your brake lights could turn on, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights don't work correctly, it could lead to a crash because other drivers might think you're stopping when you're not.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will replace the brake lights at no cost to you, and you should contact Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 or Excellance at 1-256-772-9321 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Other FORD F-550 2018 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
3 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall

Other FORD F-550 Years

2020
2 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2017
5 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
5 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall

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