Vehicle recall 19V441000 · June 11, 2019
2017 Godwin Dump Body
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
- Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain 2017 453USS10/26 dump body 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.
- Consequence
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Godwin has notified owners and Whelen has provided replacement brake lights, fee of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181 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
- 19V441000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 11, 2019
- Filed by
- Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- 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.
- Godwin Dump Body (2017): 2017
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