NHTSA Campaign 19V285000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA campaign 19V285000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the exterior lighting: brake lights. The repair is free.
North Central Emergency Vehicles filed the report for 19V285000 with NHTSA on April 10, 2019; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 19V285000, NHTSA lists up to 5 potentially affected vehicles, built between November 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018.
The 19V285000 report reached NHTSA 3 months after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 19V285000 were scheduled from May 20, 2019, 40 days after the report.
19V285000 covers 1 model from Chevrolet, model years 2018.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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.
- The risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
Reported April 10, 2019
Vehicles covered by 19V285000 (1)
Chevrolet (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 19V285000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: April 10, 2019. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted