FORD F-550 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Unruh Fire is recalling 2017-2018 Ford F-550 fire trucks with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners can get free brake light 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
Unruh Fire is recalling 2017-2018 Ford F-550 fire trucks that have brake lights which may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Unruh Fire for free brake light replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224837-unruh-fire-2018-ford-f-550-brake-lights-may-illuminate.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224837-unruh-fire-2018-ford-f-550-brake-lights-may-illuminate · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V358000
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“Unruh Fire 2018 Ford F-550: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224837-unruh-fire-2018-ford-f-550-brake-lights-may-illuminate. Based on NHTSA recall #19V358000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V358000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues. This can confuse other drivers who might think the truck is braking when it isn't, potentially increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Ford F-550 fire trucks with Whelen brake lights are affected. Fire truck drivers and other road users are most at risk due to potential confusion with brake signals.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Ford F-550 fire truck has Whelen brake lights. The recall started in May 2019 and applies to specific wiring configurations.
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Unruh Fire- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Unruh Fire
Call 1-800-856-7080 to schedule free brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2017-2018 Ford F-550 fire truck has Whelen brake lights. The recall applies to specific wiring configurations.
What should I do if I have the affected lights?
Contact Unruh Fire at 1-800-856-7080 to get free brake light replacement.
Contact Unruh Fire
We’ve drafted a message you can send Unruh Fire to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V358000 — Unruh Fire Unruh Fire Hello, I own a Unruh Fire that is covered by recall 19V358000 from Unruh Fire. The official recall notice states: Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080. 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 #19V358000 (May 13, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.