NHTSA Recall 19V236000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
Excellance, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Chevrolet C3500.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V236000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | March 26, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V236000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C3500 | 2018 |
| Chevrolet G4500 | 2018 |
| Ford E-350 | 2018 |
| Ford E-450 | 2018 |
| Ford F-550 | 2018 |
| Ford F-650 SD | 2018 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2018 |
| International 4300 | 2018 |
| RAM 4500 | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.