CHEVROLET G4500 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
North Central is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet G4500 ambulances with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, risking crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
North Central is recalling 2016-2018 Chevrolet G4500 ambulances with Whelen brake lights that can turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact North Central for a free brake light replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224667-chevrolet-g4500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224667-chevrolet-g4500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V285000
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“Chevrolet G4500 2018: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224667-chevrolet-g4500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #19V285000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V285000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed, causing confusion for other drivers. This could lead to accidents if the lights appear to be active when the vehicle is not braking.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Chevrolet G4500 ambulances with Whelen brake lights are affected. Emergency vehicle operators face the highest risk due to potential crash hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your ambulance has Whelen brake lights installed on a 2016-2018 Chevrolet G4500 chassis. The recall covers vehicles remounted on Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis as well.
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What to do — step by step
Contact North Central
Call 1-320-395-2529 to schedule a free brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my ambulance immediately?
No, the recall requires a free brake light replacement, not immediate discontinuation of use.
What is the deadline for fixing the brake lights?
The recall began May 20, 2019, but no specific deadline is stated for the replacement.
How can I tell if my ambulance is affected?
Check if your ambulance has Whelen brake lights installed on a 2016-2018 Chevrolet G4500 chassis or Ford E-350/E-450 chassis.
Contact North Central
We’ve drafted a message you can send North Central to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V285000 — North Central North Central Hello, I own a North Central that is covered by recall 19V285000 from North Central. The official recall notice states: North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V285000 (October 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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