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Vehicle recall 18V920000 · December 20, 2018

Custom Truck & Body Works Pumper, Rescue Truck and 4 more models

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-860-718-2331.
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

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V920000
Reported to NHTSA
December 20, 2018
Filed by
Custom Truck And Body Works
Owner notification
February 28, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
28
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Recall 18V920000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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