2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
Custom Trucks And Body Works (Custom Trucks) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I, II and III Ambulances, Rescue Trucks, Pump Trucks and Tanker Trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Remedy: Custom Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Trucks customer service at 1-706-553-9178 or Whelen customer…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker
How do I know if my 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Custom Truck & Body Works dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V920000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Custom Truck & Body Works models
- Ford F-5500 complaints
- International 40000 complaints
- Pumper0 complaints
- Rescue Truck0 complaints
- Type 1 Ambulance0 complaints
- Type 2 Ambulance0 complaints
- Type 3 Ambulance0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.