May 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V353000
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V353
Manufacturer Stainless & Repair, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner
M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 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.
Remedy
Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.
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.
05/09/2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Dear Valued Stainless and Repair Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS OUR RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU MAY POSSESS PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THIS SAFETY RECALL NOTICE.
Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. (“Whelen”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Whelen brake light models manufactured between November l5t, 2017, and May 16th, 2018, that Stainless and Repair installed to vehicles. The models subject to this recall are referenced in Whelen Recall No: 18E-063.
You should immediately contact Stainless and Repair at (715)-591-4933 to obtain a replacement brake light, which will be provided to you free of charge.
Why is a recall being conducted?
For the Whelen brake light models subject to this recall, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. They can then be returned to normal operation when a brake input is applied and then removed. Whelen determined that the root cause of this condition was tied to transient voltage on the input line creating a false and steady activation of the brake light . The condition is dependent on the specific wiring of the vehicle and other installed equipment. The product functions normally, if it is not exposed to these specific conditions, but the condition can occur in all products subject to this recall. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
What are we doing about the problem?
Stainless and Repair will provide a replacement brake light installation and support services free of charge to any customer who possesses a recalled brake light model, whether installed or not, and contacts Stainless and Repair at (715)-591-4933
What should you do?
If you currently have an UNINSTALLED Whelen brake light model subject to this recall, DO NOT INSTALL IT. Please contact Stainless and Repair at (715)-591-4933 for further instructions for how to return the recalled product(s) to Whelen.
If you currently have an INSTALLED Whelen brake light model subject to this recall on your vehicle(s), PROMPTLY CHECK TO SEE IF THE BRAKE LIGHT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHEN YOU DEPRESS AND RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL.
An INSTALLED brake light is functioning properly if the brake light is activated when the BRAKE pedal is depressed and if the brake light deactivates when the brake pedal is released. All Whelen brake light models covered by this recall are being recalled even if the brake light is functioning properly as installed. If you have a Whelen brake light model that is functioning properly, please contact Stainless and Repair to obtain guidance as to whether the product installed may exhibit the defect described above. Stainless and Repair will replace all returned product(s) subject to this recall in accordance with the other terms discussed in this notice. If you choose to use the vehicle with a recalled brake light still installed, TAKE CAUTION when diving because drivers and pedestrians behind the vehicle may wrongly believe the vehicle is slowing or stopped, which may increase the risk of a crash.
An INSTALLED brake light is NOT functioning properly if the brake light remains activated after the brake pedal is released. If the brake light is NOT functioning properly, DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE until you have installed the replacement Whelen brake light that will be provided to you free of charge. If you choose to use the vehicle with a recalled brake light still installed, TAKE CAUTION when driving because drivers and pedestrians behind the vehicle may wrongly believe the vehicle is slowing or st opped , which may increase the risk of a crash.
If you have an INSTALLED Whelen brake light model(s) covered by this recall, contact Stainless and Repair to have a replacement brake light installed.
What if you no longer possess the recalled brake lights?
If you are aware that one or more of your customers possess the recalled brake light s, please forward new owner contact information to Stainless and Repair at the number above or fax us the contact information at (715)-591-4240. Alt ern atively , immediately provide this Important Safety Recall Notice directly to your customers.
Who Should you contact if you have further questions or concerns?
Please contact Stainless and Repair at (715)-591-4933.
If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe that Stainless and Repair has not been able to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington DC 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327- 4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http:/ / www.safercar.gov .
We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.
Sincerely,
Stainless and Repair, Inc.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| FORD | L9000 | 1994-1995 |
| FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2016-2017 |
4 Associated Documents
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V353-7983.pdf 833.864KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V353-3638.PDF 213.535KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V353-5717.pdf 244.796KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V353-7198.PDF 211.136KB
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