Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C3500
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V236000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Excellance, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
20190321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20190326
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108