Recall 19V239000: 2017–2018 International Workstar and 4 other models

Report received

Mar 26, 2019

Manufacturer

Custom Fab & Body LLC

Potentially affected

7vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles 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."

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Ford F-650 SD0 complaints
• 2018 Freightliner M20 complaints
• 2018 International Durastar0 complaints
• 2017 International Workstar0 complaints
• 2018 International Workstar0 complaints
• 2018 Kenworth T3701 complaints