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2018 RAM 4500 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Critical #19V236000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Excellance, Inc
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."
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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 RAM 4500 2018 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other RAM 4500 Years

2026
4 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
10 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
9 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
1 recall

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2003 HONDA Civic
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2001 HONDA Accord
84 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 RAM 4500 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS recall for the 2018 RAM 4500? (Campaign #19V236000)

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