FORD E-450 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling 2017-2018 Ford E-450 ambulances with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
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
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-450 ambulances that have Whelen brake lights which may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224835-ford-e-450-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224835-ford-e-450-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V342000
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“Ford E-450 2018: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake - recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224835-ford-e-450-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing. Based on NHTSA recall #19V342000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V342000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This can confuse other drivers, making it harder for them to know when the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, which could lead to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Ford E-450 ambulances with Whelen brake lights are affected. Ambulance drivers and other road users are at risk of confusion and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your ambulance is a 2017-2018 Ford E-450 with Whelen brake lights. The recall covers specific wiring configurations that cause the lights to illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Taylor Made Ambulances at 1-800-468-1310 to arrange free brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, which can confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my ambulance is affected?
Check if your ambulance is a 2017-2018 Ford E-450 with Whelen brake lights that have specific wiring causing the lights to turn on without pressing the brake pedal.
What should I do if I have this ambulance?
Contact Taylor Made Ambulances at 1-800-468-1310 to arrange free brake light replacement.
Contact Taylor Made Ambulances
We’ve drafted a message you can send Taylor Made Ambulances to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V342000 — Taylor Made Ambulances Taylor Made Ambulances Hello, I own a Taylor Made Ambulances that is covered by recall 19V342000 from Taylor Made Ambulances. The official recall notice states: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310. 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 #19V342000 (March 5, 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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