Vehicle recall 19V221000 · March 20, 2019
Osage Brave, Super Warrior and 1 more model
Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Osage Industries, Inc. (Osage) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Osage Brave, Warrior and Super Warrior Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed.
- Consequence
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Osage will notify owners and Whelen will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Osage Industries customer service at 1-573-897-3113.
- 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
- 19V221000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2019
- Filed by
- Osage Industries, Inc.
- Owner notification
- January 22, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 173
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
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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